smoother

CEFRB1

/smˈuðər/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    More even or less rough.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    In glass-cutting, an abrading-wheel for polishing the aces of the grooves cut by another wheel.

Examples

  • Patients who have an optimistic, positive attitude generally have a smoother recovery after surgery.

  • The Earth is smoother than a billiard ball.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. One who, or that which, smooths.

  2. comparative form of smooth: more smooth

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A hand plane set to cut thin shavings, to create a polished surface.

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