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Smooth

adjective

not rough, bumpy, or uneven.

6 letters 1 syllable

What does Smooth mean?

not rough, bumpy, or uneven.

Dictionary definition

Even, flat, or free of bumps and rough parts.

Example sentences

Smooth in a sentence

easy

The smooth stone felt cool in my hand.

medium

Dad made the frosting smooth with a spatula.

hard

The team created a smooth plan for moving between stations.

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Practice the meaning of Smooth

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does smooth mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to smooth?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for smooth?

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Smooth

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Synonyms

Words like Smooth

evenUse when a surface or action has no rough changes.
sleekUse for something smooth and polished-looking.
Antonyms

Opposite words

roughUse when something has bumps or uneven parts.
bumpyUse when something has many small raised spots.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Smooth word family

Base word

smooth

adjective

smoother

More smooth.

adjective

smoothest

Most smooth.

adverb

smoothly

In a smooth way.

Related words
Student support

Understand Smooth

Hint for students

not rough, bumpy, or uneven.

Common mix-up

Smooth is not the same as rough. Smooth means not rough, bumpy, or uneven.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: Dad made the frosting smooth with a spatula. Clue words: dad, made, frosting. Underline clue words that show why smooth fits instead of rough. Now write one new sentence that shows smooth without using the word smooth. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show smooth?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Dad made the frosting smooth with a spatula." Why does smooth fit better than rough?