Smell of rain out there. vs It smelled of rain out there.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Smell of rain out there." is a present tense description of the smell of rain, while "It smelled of rain out there." is a past tense description of the same smell. The choice between them depends on whether you want to describe the current situation or a past experience.

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Smell of rain out there.

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe the current smell of rain.

This phrase is used to describe the present smell of rain in a particular location or environment.

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15 mars 2012 ... Smell of rain out there. The boy was awake. You have to talk to me, he said. I'm trying. I'm sorry I woke you. It's okay. He got up and walked out ...

Alternatives:

The smell of rain is in the air.
There is a scent of rain outside.
I can smell the rain in the distance.
The air carries the fragrance of rain.
Rain's smell fills the atmosphere.

It smelled of rain out there.

This phrase is correct and is used to describe the past smell of rain in a particular location or environment.

This phrase is used to describe a past experience of smelling rain in a specific place or setting.

Alternatives:

The place had the scent of rain.
The air carried the smell of rain.
I remember the smell of rain in that area.
The environment was filled with the fragrance of rain.
The air was redolent of rain.

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Smell of rain out there. vs It smelled of rain out there.