smooth

US /smuːð/
UK /smuːð/
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1.

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

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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.
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flatevenlevelunbrokenpolished
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roughunevenbumpy
2.

free from difficulties or problems

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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.
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easyeffortlessunhindereduninterrupted
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difficultproblematicrough
1.

make (something) smooth

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

make (a difficulty or problem) less severe or problematic

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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.
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alleviateeasefacilitateresolve
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complicateworsen
1.

in a smooth manner; without difficulty or problems

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The car glided smoothly down the road.
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Everything went smoothly during the presentation.
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easilyeffortlesslyfluidlyseamlessly
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roughlyunevenly
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smooth snakesmooth downsmooth overbe smooth sailingsmooth (somebody’s) ruffled feathers