I. noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
heavy scent/perfume etc
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the heavy scent of the lilies
scented/perfumed soap
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His hands smelled of perfumed soap.
the smell/scent of perfume
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The smell of perfume filled the air.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
faint
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On my hands and knees and with my eyes shut, I could smell their faint scent .
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There was a faint scent of ammonia in the air.
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She could feel his breath on her cheek, and smell the faint warm scent of his skin.
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The faint scent of essential oils fills the air.
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Standing so close, she was aware of a faint scent of expensive aftershave, and his shirt had felt like silk.
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A faint scent of tobacco and fish lingered, even though one of the windows had been opened.
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She noticed how his slicked-back hair carried the faint , sweet scent of gel.
heady
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The heady scent of blossom had hung about the churchyard.
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I loved its profuse blossoms, its heady scent .
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It wasn't like that with the girls at the office, all heady scent and pouting, glossy lips.
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Lucy skirted the kiosk overflowing with vases and baskets of flowers; the heady scents were sickening.
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The heady scent of hot spices restored the sense of relaxation that moment in the cloakroom had nearly undone.
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By May the soft greens of spring darken and the freshness of the garden gives way to headier scents and fragrances.
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The air was warm and sultry, with the heady scents of plants perhaps never seen before.
heavy
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Above them, a small incense burner gives off a languid and heavy , musky scent .
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The ponderosas gave off a heavy scent of vanilla.
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A gazebo heavy with the scent of jasmine or honeysuckle.
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Inside, a faint whiff of disinfectant was almost overpowered by the heavy scent emanating from bowls of blue hyacinths.
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Jezrael inhaled freshness, trying to rid her nostrils of that cloying, heavy scent .
strong
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No other flowers were in the garden, yet I seemed to smell the strong scent of nicotiana.
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Roses - a rich peach shade with a good strong scent .
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The air filled with the strong scent of herbs being burned to discourage elemental spirits.
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Whilst treating anyone with remedies they should avoid anything with a strong smell, scent , aroma or perfume.
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Many of the older rose varieties also have a strong scent .
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He could feel the old wood beneath his fingers, smell the strong pine scent of the fire.
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A strong scent came from the unit for a while, but then gradually died away.
sweet
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In the kitchen Maude was singing softly as she baked bread, its sweet , fresh scent filling the house.
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An extravagant collection of activities centered on the family shrine, as the sweet scent of incense hovered placidly above us.
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The day was warm, the air sweet with the scent of scythed grass and chopped blackthorn.
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The forsythia bushes at the back of the santuario yielded a delicate, sweet scent in the dewy air.
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But all the sweet and strange scents of evening, the chill of night.
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If you like a sweeter scent and have a wetter spot, prostrate chamomile works the same way.
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Crisp yellow leaves scrunched satisfyingly underfoot, giving off a sweet sad scent .
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Fish splashed in small pools and the sweet scent of the river hurrying by charmed our days.
warm
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She could feel his breath on her cheek, and smell the faint warm scent of his skin.
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The air was warm with the scent of hot fish stock, bouquet garni.
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She heard the rustle of him pulling down his pyjama trousers and then she smelled the warm male scent of him.
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He was standing so close to her that she was aware of the warm scent of his skin.
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There was a warm sweet scent from the tidy muck heap.
■ VERB
breathe
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As we slept, we breathed their scent all night.
catch
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So he peered, leaning forward to catch a whiff of scent , listening to the man's quiet muttering.
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The back door was open and I caught the spicy scent of yeast and cinnamon through the screen.
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As I considered whether to smash her and throw her down on the mountainside, I caught her scent .
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It was hinged on top and it swung back, and I caught the scent of the dead man in the bathtub.
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The rough tweed of his jacket brushed her cheek and she caught the scent of soap and his aftershave.
pick
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It's best to approach an animal with the wind blowing into your face so they can't pick up your scent .
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The beasts had obviously picked up their scent and were now following their trail.
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The hound had been given something of Sir Henry's to smell so that it would pick up his scent and follow him.
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It's the time young hounds are trained to pick up the scent of a fox.
put
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But he'd got to put Graham off the scent .
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Or were they trying to put him off the scent ?
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That put them off the scent .
smell
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After a while, you can't smell your own scent - but everyone else certainly can!
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He could smell the tiniest scent of chocolate on the wrapper.
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On my hands and knees and with my eyes shut, I could smell their faint scent .
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There were many conflicting smells -- musty scents suggestive of faded perfumes, herbal teas, and an aging woman.
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No other flowers were in the garden, yet I seemed to smell the strong scent of nicotiana.
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She could feel his breath on her cheek, and smell the faint warm scent of his skin.
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Even before the Court of Investigation confirmed the workers' stand, the trade unions had smelled the scent of victory.
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She heard the rustle of him pulling down his pyjama trousers and then she smelled the warm male scent of him.
throw
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And why should I try to throw you off the scent ?
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The aspirant towards a more spiritual way of life will be thrown entirely off the scent .
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
richly flavoured/scented
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These are full-bodied, richly flavoured wines which, with the wines of Sacy, are the best of the Petite Montagne.
sb's trail/scent is cold
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The trail seemed cold until a woman in Mississippi recognized Pearson's face in a wanted poster.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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The deer caught the scent of the man, and sprang off over the hill.
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The dogs followed the fox's scent to the edge of the forest.
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The sweet scent of incense filled the air.
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Two police bloodhounds followed the boy's scent to the old house.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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All she could smell was the clean masculine scent of Guido's skin.
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If you like a sweeter scent and have a wetter spot, prostrate chamomile works the same way.
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She handed the joint to him after taking the first toke, filling the room with scent .
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The scent and hissing of pine needles make him believe he's in a hospital where nurses pass by him.
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The scent made its way up to the chapel and viewing rooms, where two bodies were laid out.
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The band might evoke a gallery of role models, but its musical scent remains purely and distinctively Pavement.
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There she would lick them and give them her scent and then allow them to feed alongside her own kittens.
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Was the scent essentially McAllister, or was it some subtle perfume she chose to wear?
II. verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
air
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Bunches of herbs hung to dry from the ceiling beam, scenting the air .
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The rice cooker puffs away many nights, with jasmine rice scenting the air .
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Heliotropes sweetly scented the air and were covered with tiny bees gathering pollen.
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The windows are open, and at night scented stock perfumes the air .
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Ruth found secret corners with grey stone seats and jasmine scenting the air .
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The scented air carried peacefulness deep into our lungs.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Police dogs have a very keen sense of smell and can scent even the slightest traces of drugs.
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The dog had scented something in the bushes.
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The fragrance of lilacs scented the evening air.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Even Hallmark is selling bath gels and scented soaps with their cards, for goodness' sakes.
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He descended into the deep recesses of her neck where it was scented sweetly and so warm.
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He was fresh from the shower; his body smelt of the oil, which was scented with jasmine.
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Like a wolf pack scenting easy prey, they dismounted and spread out.
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She is the associative restimulator something his analytical mind, told to scent danger, picks up as the cause.
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Sweet peas flowered under the windows of the crowded barracks and were brought in to scent the rooms.
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The water for my shower is scented with wood-ash.
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Then he loped away as a hound came running silently through the trees, nose to the ground, scenting slowly.