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Meaning of the word smooth in English

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smooth

US /smuːð/
UK /smuːð/
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Adjective

1.

having an even and regular surface or consistency; free from roughness, lumps, or bumps

Example:
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The stone was worn smooth by the river.
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Apply the cream to make your skin feel smooth.
Synonym:
flatevenlevelunbrokenpolished
Synonym:
roughunevenbumpy
2.

free from difficulties or problems

Example:
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The transition to the new system was very smooth.
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We hope for a smooth journey without any delays.
Synonym:
easyeffortlessunhindereduninterrupted
Synonym:
difficultproblematicrough

Verb

1.

make (something) smooth

Example:
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She used a roller to smooth out the dough.
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He tried to smooth his ruffled hair.
Synonym:
flattenleveleven outiron out
Synonym:
roughen
2.

make (a difficulty or problem) less severe or problematic

Example:
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We need to smooth over the differences between the two teams.
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He tried to smooth things over after the argument.
Synonym:
alleviateeasefacilitateresolve
Synonym:
complicateworsen

Adverb

1.

in a smooth manner; without difficulty or problems

Example:
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The car glided smoothly down the road.
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Everything went smoothly during the presentation.
Synonym:
easilyeffortlesslyfluidlyseamlessly
Synonym:
roughlyunevenly
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