smoothly
gb/smˈuðli/ us/smˈuðli/
B1
انگریزی
~ 8300
معانی
0 معانی
adverb
B1
property
1
without problems or difficulty
happening in an easy way, with no big problems or stops
استعمال کا انداز:
[event/process] goes smoothly
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes say *"goes easy"* instead of *"goes smoothly"*. Use *"go smoothly"* to talk about events or plans without problems, and use *"easy"* mainly with nouns (*"an easy test"*) or after linking verbs (*"The test was easy"*).
ہم معنی الفاظ
easily (Suggests little effort is needed; often more about effort than about absence of problems in a process.)
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seamlessly (Stronger and slightly more formal; emphasizes no visible break or join at all.)
متضاد الفاظ
badly (General opposite, suggesting something happens with mistakes or poor results.)
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roughly (Can mean with many problems and difficulties when talking about events or experiences.)
لفظی تراکیب
go smoothly
|run smoothly
|progress smoothly
|transition smoothly
|operate smoothly
|flow smoothly
موضوعات
daily life
|work
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The launch went smoothly, with no major technical issues.
- If everything goes smoothly, we should finish by Friday.
- The meeting ran smoothly thanks to her careful planning.
- The traffic flowed smoothly after the accident was cleared.
- Negotiations have gone smoothly so far, but the final agreement is not signed yet.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The trip went smoothly, and we arrived on time.
- The interview went smoothly, and he got the job.
- If all goes smoothly, we will move next month.
- The first day of school passed smoothly for the new students.
- The repair went smoothly, so the car is ready now.
adverb
B2
property
2
in an even, controlled way
moving or working in a soft, even way, without sudden moves or stops
استعمال کا انداز:
to [verb] smoothly
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the "no problems" sense and say things like *"The project moved smoothly"* when they mainly mean there were no problems. For physical movement (cars, doors, people), *"move/slide/turn smoothly"* is natural; for progress of plans, *"go smoothly"* or *"run smoothly"* is better.
ہم معنی الفاظ
gracefully (Focuses more on beauty and style of movement, often for people or animals.)
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fluidly (Often used for movement that is very free and flowing, sometimes in artistic or physical contexts.)
متضاد الفاظ
jerkily (Describes movement with many small, sudden, uneven stops and starts.)
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roughly (Describes movement that is hard, uneven, or not gentle.)
لفظی تراکیب
move smoothly
|slide smoothly
|turn smoothly
|shift smoothly
|glide smoothly
|run smoothly
موضوعات
daily life
|technology
|sports
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The car accelerated smoothly onto the highway.
- The dancer moved smoothly across the stage.
- This drawer doesn’t slide smoothly anymore; it keeps sticking.
- The camera pans smoothly from left to right in that scene.
- The gears must turn smoothly for the machine to work correctly.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The train started smoothly and was very quiet.
- He moved the mouse smoothly across the desk.
- The boat moved smoothly over the water.
- The door now opens smoothly after we oiled it.
- She can skate smoothly on the ice.
adverb
B2
property
3
with an even, lump‑free texture
with a flat, even surface or mix, with no lumps or rough parts
استعمال کا انداز:
to spread [substance] smoothly [on surface]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use only *"evenly"* for this meaning. *"Evenly"* is good, but *"smoothly"* adds the idea that the texture is soft and has no lumps or bumps, which is important in cooking or painting instructions.
ہم معنی الفاظ
evenly (Focuses on equal amounts or thickness across a surface rather than on texture alone.)
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uniformly (More formal; stresses that something is the same in all parts.)
متضاد الفاظ
roughly (Here means with a bumpy, uneven surface or application.)
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unevenly (Focuses on parts being thicker or thinner, or less well covered, across the surface.)
لفظی تراکیب
spread smoothly
|mix smoothly
|blend smoothly
|apply smoothly
|go on smoothly
|stir until smooth / stirred smoothly
موضوعات
cooking
|crafts
|daily life
|daily_life
|food_drink
مثالیں
- Spread the icing smoothly over the top of the cake.
- The paint went on smoothly and covered the old color in one coat.
- Blend the soup until it mixes smoothly and no pieces remain.
- The cream should rub in smoothly without leaving any white marks.
- Roll the dough smoothly so it’s the same thickness everywhere.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- She spread the butter smoothly on the bread.
- Mix the sauce smoothly so there are no lumps.
- The cream goes on smoothly and feels soft.
- He painted the wall smoothly with a big brush.
- Roll the dough smoothly with a rolling pin.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
smoothly
IPA
GB/smˈuðli/
US/smˈuðli/
ہجا بندی اور زور
smoothly (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (smoothly)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: smoothly
- Plural: smoothlies
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
run smoothly
1/ɹˈʌn smˈuðli/
fixed phrase
function well and without problems
used when a system, machine, or organization works well and has no big problems
مثالیں
- The new software helps the company run smoothly.
- We need more staff if we want the restaurant to run smoothly on weekends.
- Regular maintenance keeps the engine running smoothly.
smoothly and efficiently
1/smˈuðli ˈænd ɪfˈɪʃəntli/
fixed phrase
without problems and with efficiency
used when something happens with no problems and also without wasting time, money, or effort
مثالیں
- The team worked together smoothly and efficiently to finish the project early.
- Good planning allowed the event to run smoothly and efficiently.
- The new system handles customer requests smoothly and efficiently.
go smoothly
1/ɡˈoʊ smˈuðli/
fixed phrase
happen without problems
used when an event or plan happens in a good way, with no big problems or delays
مثالیں
- The interview went smoothly thanks to good preparation.
- I hope the surgery goes smoothly tomorrow.
- Everything went smoothly during the ceremony.
- Everything went smoothly during the move to our new office.
- If the talks go smoothly, they could sign a deal this week.