smoothing
|smooth-ing|
B2
/ˈsmuːðɪŋ/
(smooth)
without difficulty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'smooth' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'smōð', where 'smōð' meant 'free from roughness'.
Historical Evolution
'smōð' transformed into the Middle English word 'smoþe', 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
present participle of 'smooth'.
She is smoothing the fabric to remove wrinkles.
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