not only did it smell vs not only did it smells

The correct phrase is "not only did it smell." In English, when using the construction "not only...but also," the verb that follows should be in the base form (smell) and not the -s form (smells).

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not only did it smell

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used in the structure "not only...but also" to emphasize an additional point or quality. The verb that follows "not only" should be in the base form.

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It is important to feel good, not only smell good.
The funny thing is the only smell was yours.
But does it smell only of nutmeg?
The only creatures that smell worse are humans.
Only the smell of money'll attract people.
It's only the smell of the graves.
It only smells like meat, it's not even real meat.
Jack... I still only know his smell.
The only thing I smell is your Axe body spray.
Cadaver dogs only detect the smell of rotting flesh.
Only making the smell of rotten coconuts worse.
Antifreeze isn't the only thing here that smells off.
My sense of smell is only about 1/100 of an average person.
I know. I only wanted to smell it.
You're the only thing that smells good in here.
Fresh poultrymeat may be transported at the same time as substances likely to affect it or give it a smell only if appropriate precautions are taken.
Only because I smell like a fish, doesn't mean that you...
And of these 45 molecules, only 4629 actually smells of sandalwood.
Dear Vera, It finally stopped raining, Only making the smell of rotten coconuts worse.
51. Fresh poultrymeat may be transported at the same time as substances likely to affect it or give it a smell only if appropriate precautions are taken.

not only did it smells

This phrase is incorrect in English.

The verb that follows "not only" should be in the base form (smell) and not the -s form (smells).

Show examples from the web [+]

It is important to feel good, not only smell good.
The funny thing is the only smell was yours.
But does it smell only of nutmeg?
The only creatures that smell worse are humans.
Only the smell of money'll attract people.
It's only the smell of the graves.
It only smells like meat, it's not even real meat.
Jack... I still only know his smell.
The only thing I smell is your Axe body spray.
Cadaver dogs only detect the smell of rotting flesh.
Only making the smell of rotten coconuts worse.
Antifreeze isn't the only thing here that smells off.
My sense of smell is only about 1/100 of an average person.
I know. I only wanted to smell it.
You're the only thing that smells good in here.
Fresh poultrymeat may be transported at the same time as substances likely to affect it or give it a smell only if appropriate precautions are taken.
Only because I smell like a fish, doesn't mean that you...
And of these 45 molecules, only 4629 actually smells of sandalwood.
Dear Vera, It finally stopped raining, Only making the smell of rotten coconuts worse.
51. Fresh poultrymeat may be transported at the same time as substances likely to affect it or give it a smell only if appropriate precautions are taken.

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