smoothly (A2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈsmuːðli/
Definition
In a way that is even, regular, and without problems or sudden changes.
Examples
The plan worked smoothly from start to finish.
She spoke smoothly and confidently to the audience.
The engine ran smoothly after the repair.
How to Use smoothly
- smoothly over (prepositional phrase)
- Moving without difficulty across a surface. — "The boat sailed smoothly over the water."
- smoothly into (prepositional phrase)
- Moving or changing into a state without difficulty. — "The new software integrates smoothly into our existing system."
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