Meaning of sniff out | Babel Free
Definitions
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To find (something) by using the sense of smell. transitive
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To detect (something hidden or invisible). broadly, figuratively, transitive
Examples
“Because they have far more powerful noses than humans, dogs are ideal to sniff out drugs.”
“Near-synonyms: ferret out, weasel out”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.