Kilo Lingo

smooth

/smuːð/

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Translation

Having an even surface, with no bumps or rough parts, nice to touch.

Word origin

From Old English smoth, meaning even and free of bumps.

Origin
Old English
Root
smoth

Examples

, .

"Smooth" means the skin has no rough parts.

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Here "smooth" describes an even surface with no bumps.

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Here "smooth" means the water was flat, with no waves.

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This word is part of lesson 13.