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Meaning of sniff out | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To find (something) by using the sense of smell.
    transitive
  2. To detect (something hidden or invisible).
    broadly, figuratively, transitive

Equivalents

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.

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