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Scent

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Animal TrackingPlay
Used when describing how animals or humans track others by smell. SlideThe wolves picked up the deer's scent and followed.
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Nature DescriptionsPlay
Use 'scent' when describing natural, often pleasant, smells outdoors. SlideThe forest had a fresh, earthy scent after the rain.
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Mysterious AppealPlay
'Scent' can suggest something intriguing or inviting that one wants to explore or follow. SlideThe scent of an old book can evoke a sense of mystery.