scenting

scent

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sent]
- /sɛnt/
- /sent/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sent]
- /sɛnt/

Definitions of scenting word

noun scenting a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable: the scent of roses. 1
noun scenting an odor left in passing, by means of which an animal or person may be traced. 1
noun scenting a track or trail as or as if indicated by such an odor: The dogs lost the scent and the prisoner escaped. 1
noun scenting perfume. 1
noun scenting the sense of smell: a remarkably keen scent. 1
noun scenting small pieces of paper dropped by the hares in the game of hare and hounds. 1

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Origin of scenting

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; (v.) earlier sent, Middle English senten < Middle French sentir to smell < Latin sentīre to feel; (noun) Middle English, derivative of the v. Cf. sense

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Parts of speech for Scenting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Scenting

scenting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

scenting usage trend in Literature

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