LoginSmelled vs. Smelt
This time, we're gonna discuss the differences and similarities between these two words. If you're still interested in expanding your knowledge, join me.
What Is Their Main Difference?
Differences
American speakers tend to use 'smelled' as the past tense of 'smell', whereas, British speakers tend to use 'smelt' as the past tense of 'smell'. Look at the examples below:
I thought I
It
Similarities
Both are past tenses of the verb 'smell'. Look at the examples below:
It looked cute, but as it got closer, it
I still remember how Jerry was hypnotized when he
Are They Interchangeable?
Most native speakers use these two interchangeably because they are one and the same. Compare:
✓ The moment I entered the house, I
✓ The moment I entered the house, I
As you can see, both examples are correct and they have the same meaning.
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