Conjugation

Sniff at

renifler

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: at

    Only sniff changes; at stays the same: sniffed at, sniffed at.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't sniff at, he doesn't sniff at.

    1. I / you / we / they sniff at
    2. he / she / it sniffs at

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am sniffing at
    2. you / we / they are sniffing at
    3. he / she / it is sniffing at

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't sniff at.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they sniffed at

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to sniff at
    2. you / we / they are going to sniff at
    3. he / she / it is going to sniff at

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't sniff at.

    1. (you) sniff at
    2. let's sniff at