smooth meaning
smooth :
even, flat
adjective
▪ The table has a smooth surface.
▪ The table has a flat surface.
▪ Her skin feels smooth.
▪ Her skin feels even.
paraphrasing
▪ sleek – shiny and smooth
▪ polished – shiny and even
▪ glossy – shiny and smooth
▪ silky – soft and smooth
smooth :
to make even, to flatten
verb
▪ She smoothed the blanket on the bed.
▪ She made the blanket even on the bed.
▪ He smoothed his hair with a comb.
▪ He made his hair even with a comb.
paraphrasing
▪ flatten – to make flat
▪ level – to make even
▪ iron – to make flat and even
▪ press – to make flat and even
smooth :
a smooth surface or condition
noun
▪ The smooth of the glass was impressive.
▪ The evenness of the glass was impressive.
▪ She enjoys the smooth of the satin fabric.
▪ She likes the softness of the satin fabric.
paraphrasing
▪ flatness – a smooth surface
▪ evenness – flat surface
▪ sleekness – smooth surface
▪ polish – smooth surface
Pronunciation
smooth [smuːð]
The stress is on the whole word and sounds like 'smooth'.
Common phrases and grammar about smooth
smooth - Common meaning
adjective
even, flat
verb
to make even, to flatten
noun
a smooth surface or condition
Part of Speech Changes for "smooth"
▪ smoothness (noun) – the quality of being even or flat
▪ smoothly (adverb) – in an even or flat way
Common Expressions with "smooth"
▪ smooth surface – an even surface
▪ smooth transition – an easy change
▪ smooth out wrinkles – to make wrinkles even
▪ smooth sailing – easy progress
Important examples of smooth in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, smooth is often used to describe surfaces or processes.
Example of a confusing word: rough (uneven, difficult)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As an adjective, smooth describes a quality; as a verb, it describes an action, often tested in grammar questions.
smooth
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
smooth sailing
means 'easy progress', often used in business contexts.
smooth operator
means 'a person who handles situations well'.
Differences between similar words and smooth
smooth
,
sleek
differences
Smooth is used for even surfaces, while sleek often implies a shiny, smooth surface.
smooth
,
polished
differences
Smooth is used for flat surfaces, while polished implies a shiny, finished surface.
Words with the same origin as smooth
The origin of smooth
The word 'smooth' comes from Old English 'smōth', meaning 'even or flat'.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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