"Smoothing" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To make something smoother, often by removing rough or uneven parts.
Example: She tried to smooth out the edges of the picture before framing it.
Or, to make progress or procedures less difficult or unpleasant.
Example: The new management policies were intended to smooth the transition for the employees.
adjective<br><br>making or becoming smooth<br><br>synonyms: calm, silky, smooth<br><br>Example: The smoothen road made the journey more comfortable.
Past tense of "smoothen." Meaning: made to be smoother, to make (something) smoother; used to make (a problem or difficulty) appear less serious or less worrying.<br><br>Example: The government has smoothened the economic transition, but many investors remain concerned.
The verb "smoothening" is the present participle form of the word "smoothen", which means to make something smooth, to remove wrinkles or imperfections, or to take steps to resolve a difficult situation.<br><br>In more detailed terms, "smoothening" connotes the process of eliminating rough edges, sharp corners, or inconsistencies, typically in a surface or a situation, to create a more even and harmonious outcome.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The roads suddenly became smoother after the new layer of asphalt.<br> Trying to be patient was an attempt to smoothen out the testy argument.<br> The manager's key role was smoothening out communication within the team.
Having a surface, texture, or movement that is even and not rough or uneven.<br><br>Example: "The road was very smooth, making it easy to drive on."<br><br>Can also refer to something that is easier and more comfortable, often because there is less conflict or trouble involved.<br><br>Example: "The negotiations were smoother than expected, and the deal was eventually signed."<br><br>Or, to make something smoother, more consistent, or of higher quality.<br><br>Example: "The new software smoothed out the wrinkles in the user interface and made it more user-friendly."
A blend of fruit, liquid, and sometimes yogurt, milk, or ice, blended together to create a smooth, consistent drink.
A smörgåsboard is a Swedish word that refers to a selection of various small dishes, often including a variety of meats, cheeses, breads, vegetables, and dips, served together in a festive and informal setting.<br><br>The word "smörgås" is Swedish for "sandwich," and a smörgåsboard essentially means a board or table spread with an assortment of breads and toppings, but it's often much more than just sandwiches. Typically, a smörgåsboard includes an array of items such as:<br><br> Meats: cold cuts, fish, sausage, and cheese<br> Cheeses: an assortment of Swedish and other types<br> Bread: crackers, flatbread, and other artisanal breads<br> Vegetables: pickled vegetables, olives, and garnishes<br> Dips: delicious spreads like hummus, tapenade, and more<br><br>A smörgåsboard is often served at casual gatherings, parties, and social events, where guests can graze and mingle while sampling a variety of flavors and textures.
Smote: (past tense of "smote", usually used in poetic or literary contexts)<br><br>1. To strike or hit with great force or power.<br>Example: "David smote Goliath with his stone."<br>2. (in Scottish and Northern English) To feast or dine lavishly, especially on meat.<br>Example: "The ancient Hawaiians would smote on the feast day."<br><br>In contemporary English, the word "smote" is mostly used in a humorous or ironic way, often to imitate archaic or poetic language.
To be covered or completely surrounded by something, so that it envelops or suppresses completely; to choke or suffocate something.<br><br>Example: She was smothered by the unforgiving criticism of the media.<br><br>Alternatively, it can also mean to overcook food, usually meat, so that it is covered in a rich sauce and often served over a bed of rice.<br><br>Example: The dish was a rich, smothered beef in a flavorful gravy.