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scent

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/sɛnt/ · scent

A distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant.

Meanings

nounformal

A distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant.

ایک مخصوص خوشبو، خاص طور پر جو خوشگوار ہو۔

خوشبو

khushboo

Synonyms

aromafragranceodorعطرمہکپہچان

Antonyms

stenchodorlessnessfoulnessبدبوپھیکانتھری

Common Collocations

  • scent of flowers
  • scent of perfume
  • pleasant scent

Example Sentences

The scent of roses filled the air.

گلاب کی خوشبو نے فضا کو بھر دیا۔

Gulab ki khushboo ne faza ko bhar diya.

She wore a scent that reminded me of summer.

اس نے ایک خوشبو لگائی جو مجھے گرمیوں کی یاد دلاتی تھی۔

Us ne ek khushboo lagai jo mujhe garmiyon ki yaad dilati thi.

The scent of fresh bread is irresistible.

تازہ روٹی کی خوشبو ناقابلِ مزاحمت ہے۔

Taaza roti ki khushboo naqaabil-e-mazaahamat hai.

Easily Confused With

sent:Scent refers to smell, while 'sent' is the past tense of 'send'.

Word Family

scented
adjectiveخوشبودار
unscented
adjectiveبدبو دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'scent' as a close friend to 'smell'. They go hand in hand.

Imagine a field of flowers, each with its own distinct scent.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوشبو کے جہاں میں ہیں ہم اے دوست پھولوں کی طرح مہکتے ہیں ہم

Khushboo ke jahan mein hain hum ae dost Phoolon ki tarah mahakte hain hum

In the world of scents, we exist, O friend We bloom and fragrance like flowers.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خوشبو ایک شہر کا نقشہ کھینچتی ہے

Khushboo aik sheher ka naqsha khenchti hai

A scent draws the outline of a city.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "sentir" — to feel, perceive

First known use: 14th century

The word 'scent' derives from the Old French 'sentir' which means to feel or perceive, emphasizing the sensory experience associated with smell.