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smoothed

|smoothed|

B1

/smuːðd/

(smooth)

without difficulty

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
smoothsmoothssmoothssmoothedsmoothedsmoothingsmoothersmoothestsmoothnesssmoothly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'smooth' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'smōþ', where 'smōþ' meant 'free from roughness'.

Historical Evolution

'smōþ' changed from Old English word 'smōþ' and eventually became the modern English word 'smooth'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'free from roughness', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'smooth'.

She smoothed the wrinkles out of the fabric.

Synonyms

flattenedleveled

Antonyms

roughened

Examples

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Idioms

smooth sailing

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45