Definitions
- Referring to the process of making a surface smoother or more even. - Describing the act of removing roughness or irregularities from a surface. - Talking about the action of improving the texture or appearance of something by making it smoother.
- Describing a surface that is even, flat, and free of roughness or bumps. - Referring to the act of making something even or level. - Talking about the action of removing obstacles or difficulties to make something easier or more efficient.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the process of making something smoother.
- 2Both words can be used to describe surfaces or textures.
- 3Both words involve improving the appearance or quality of something.
- 4Both words can be used as verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Smoothen is less common than smooth and is often used in technical or specialized contexts.
- 2Action: Smoothen specifically refers to the process of making something smoother, while smooth can also mean removing obstacles or difficulties.
- 3Degree: Smoothen implies a smaller degree of change or improvement than smooth.
- 4Surface: Smooth can describe a surface that is already smooth, while smoothen implies that the surface was not smooth before.
- 5Connotation: Smoothen has a more specific and technical connotation, while smooth is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Smoothen and smooth are synonyms that both refer to the process of making something smoother. However, smoothen is less common and more specific, referring only to the process of making a surface smoother. On the other hand, smooth is more versatile and can also mean removing obstacles or difficulties to make something easier or more efficient.
