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smoke

|smoke|

A2

🇺🇸

/smoʊk/

🇬🇧

/sməʊk/

visible vapor

Etymology
Etymology Information

'smoke' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'smoca', where 'smoc' meant 'smoke'.

Historical Evolution

'smoca' changed from Old English word 'smoca' and eventually became the modern English word 'smoke'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'visible vapor', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'vapor from burning substances'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the visible vapor and gases given off by a burning or smoldering substance.

The smoke from the fire was visible for miles.

Synonyms

fumesvapor

Verb 1

to inhale and exhale the smoke of tobacco or a drug.

He decided to quit smoking for his health.

Synonyms

inhalepuff

Antonyms

abstain

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Idioms

go up in smoke

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35