smooth
Describes a surface that is even and flat without any lumps, bumps, or holes. It is also used to describe a process or movement that happens easily without problems.
Exemplos
3 de 5The baby has very smooth skin.
The baby has very smooth skin.
Please ensure the wooden surface is smooth before you start painting.
Please ensure the wooden surface is smooth before you start painting.
That was a smooth move on the dance floor!
That was a smooth move on the dance floor!
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the letter 'S': Silk is Smooth, and so is the Sea when it is calm.
Quiz rápido
The ice on the lake is very _____, so it is easy to skate on.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: smooth
Exemplos
The baby has very smooth skin.
everydayThe baby has very smooth skin.
Please ensure the wooden surface is smooth before you start painting.
formalPlease ensure the wooden surface is smooth before you start painting.
That was a smooth move on the dance floor!
informalThat was a smooth move on the dance floor!
The graph shows a smooth increase in the population over ten years.
academicThe graph shows a smooth increase in the population over ten years.
We are working hard to ensure a smooth transition to the new software.
businessWe are working hard to ensure a smooth transition to the new software.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
smooth sailing
to make progress without any difficulties
smooth operator
a person who is very skilled and charming
take the rough with the smooth
to accept the bad things along with the good
Frequentemente confundido com
Soft means easy to press or bend (like a pillow), while smooth means an even surface (like glass).
Notas de uso
Use 'smooth' for physical things like paper or skin, and for abstract situations like a plan that goes perfectly.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'soft' for a floor or table because it feels nice, but they should use 'smooth' if the surface is flat and hard.
Dica de memorização
Think of the letter 'S': Silk is Smooth, and so is the Sea when it is calm.
Origem da palavra
From the Old English word 'smōth', meaning free from roughness or level.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In English-speaking cultures, describing a person as 'smooth' can be a compliment for their social skills, but it can also imply they are slightly untrustworthy.
Quiz rápido
The ice on the lake is very _____, so it is easy to skate on.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: smooth
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