Definitions and Examples of smooth, soften
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having an even and regular surface; free from roughness or irregularities.
Example
The polished marble floor was smooth to the touch.
Make or become less hard or rigid.
Example
He used a hammer to soften the metal sheet before shaping it.
Key Differences: smooth vs soften
- 1Smooth refers to a surface that is even and free from roughness, while roughen refers to making a surface rough or uneven.
- 2Soften refers to making a surface less hard or rigid, while roughen refers to making a surface rough or uneven.
Effective Usage of smooth, soften
- 1Describing Surfaces: Use smooth to describe surfaces that are even and free from roughness, and roughen to describe surfaces that are rough or uneven.
- 2Crafting: Use soften to describe the process of making something less hard or rigid, such as metal or clay.
- 3Cooking: Use soften to describe the process of making food less hard or tough, such as meat or vegetables.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of roughen are smooth and soften. Use smooth to describe even and regular surfaces, and soften to describe making something less hard or rigid. These words can be used in various contexts, such as describing surfaces, crafting, and cooking.
