5 letter words starting with SME

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Part of Speech: verb, noun

Definition:

• verb: to spread or apply in a thin layer, to soil or tarnish with a dirty substance, to slander or defame someone
• noun: a dirty mark or stain, a false or damaging accusation or insinuation

Pronunciations:

• US: /smɪr/
• UK: /smɪə(r)/

Origin and Usage:

The word "smear" originated in Middle English from the Old English word "smerian," meaning "to anoint or rub with ointment." Over time, its meaning evolved to include the spreading of any substance in a thin layer. Its figurative meaning, "to slander or defame someone," emerged in the mid-17th century. The noun form of "smear" emerged in the early 18th century.

Synonyms:

• verb: daub, besmear, stain, soil, defame, slander
• noun: stain, blot, spot, taint, calumny, aspersion

Related Words:

• smell
• smile
• smite
• smock
• smolt

Example Sentences:

• He smeared the cream cheese on the bagel.
• The politician was accused of smearing his opponent with false allegations.
• There was a smear of ketchup on his shirt.

Smell Part of Speech: Noun, verb
Definitions:

1. (n.) The ability to perceive odors or scents through the nose.
2. (v.) To perceive or detect an odor or scent through the nose.
3. (v.) To emit an odor or scent.

Pronunciations:

• US: /smɛl/
• UK: /smɛl/

Origin and Usage: The word "smell" has Old English origins and was originally spelled "smellan." The word has been used in the English language since at least the 9th century. It is a common word used to describe the sense of smell and the act of smelling. The word can be used both as a noun and a verb. Synonyms:

• (n.) Odor, scent, aroma, fragrance, whiff.
• (v.) Sniff, inhale, detect, perceive.

Related Words:

• Taste
• Touch
• Sense
• Smile
• Sound

Example Sentences:

1. The smell of freshly baked bread filled the room.
2. She could smell the perfume from across the room.
3. The flowers in the garden smell lovely.
4. He smelled the food before he tasted it.

smelt

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

1. (verb) to melt or fuse (ores) in order to separate the metal contained within
2. (verb) to extract metal from (ores) by melting and casting
3. (verb) to emit or give off a smell
4. (noun) a small freshwater or anadromous fish that resembles a herring

Pronunciations:

• (US) /smɛlt/
• (UK) /smɛlt/

Origin and Usage:

The verb "smelt" comes from the Old English word "smyltan," which means "to melt." The noun "smelt" comes from the Old English word "smealt," which means "a small fish." The verb sense of "smelt" has been in use since the 16th century, while the noun sense of "smelt" has been in use since the 14th century.

Synonyms:

• (verb) melt, fuse, extract
• (noun) small fish, minnow

Related Words:

• melts
• melted
• smell
• felts
• celts

Example Sentences:

1. They smelted the ore to extract the metal.
2. The company smelts iron and steel.
3. The kitchen smelt of freshly baked bread.
4. The smelt is a small fish that is found in freshwater streams and rivers.