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Smoothly ˈsmuːðli Adverb Bre Traffic Flowing Engine Running

Word smoothly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈsmuːðli / NAmE / ˈsmuːðli /
Example
  • traffic is now flowing smoothly again.
  • the engine was running smoothly.
  • the interview went smoothly.
  • my job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan.
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smoothly

(adverb)BrE / ˈsmuːðli / NAmE / ˈsmuːðli /
  1. in an even way, without suddenly stopping and starting again
    • Traffic is now flowing smoothly again.
    • The engine was running smoothly.
  2. without problems or difficulties
    • The interview went smoothly.
    • My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan.
    • The rescue was carried out smoothly and efficiently.
  3. in a calm or confident way
    • See related entries: Confident
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/confident/smoothly
    • ‘Would you like to come this way?’ he said smoothly.
  4. in a way that produces a smooth surface or mixture
    • The colours blend smoothly together.
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