smoothly

Everyday

1. Smoothly means in an even way, with no bumps or sudden stops, like a car moving smoothly. tree →
2. Smoothly means without problems or trouble, like a plan that goes smoothly. tree →
3. Smoothly can mean in a calm, easy way, like speaking smoothly. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and school: «the trip went smoothly» means there were no problems. In science, things move smoothly on ice because there is little friction. In writing, sentences that flow smoothly are easy to read. Phrases: «run smoothly», «go smoothly», «move smoothly».

Examples

• The sledge slid smoothly down the hill. tree →
• I hope the school play goes smoothly. tree →
• The new train runs very smoothly. tree →
• Spread the butter smoothly on the toast. tree →
• Everything went smoothly, and we arrived on time. tree →
• The skater glided smoothly across the ice. tree →
• Oil helps the bike chain move smoothly. tree →
• As years went by, however, things did not go as smoothly as at first. tree →

Note

Adverb from smooth + -ly. Smooth is spelled with «oo» and «th». It tells how something happens; use «smooth» (adjective) to describe a thing: «a smooth road», but «drive smoothly». In science, less friction means things move more smoothly.

In Jewish tradition

The wine "glides down smoothly" in Proverbs and the Song of Songs, which means it goes down easily and pleasantly.

Interpretation. Proverbs reads it as a warning that pleasant drink can trick a person. The Song of Songs uses the same picture for the sweetness of love.

Examples

• Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth its colour in the cup, when it glideth down smoothly; (Writings PRO.23.31, JPS 1917) tree →
• And the roof of thy mouth like the best wine, that glideth down smoothly for my beloved, moving gently the lips of those that are asleep.' (Writings SNG.7.10, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Adverb from smooth + -ly. Smooth is spelled with «oo» and «th». It tells how something happens; use «smooth» (adjective) to describe a thing: «a smooth road», but «drive smoothly». In science, less friction means things move more smoothly.