B1
smooth vs soothe
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| smoothadjective/smuːð/ | Meaning having a flat, even surface with no bumps or rough parts | Goes with — | Example The baby's skin was soft and smooth after her warm bath tonight. |
| sootheverb/suːð/ | Meaning to make someone calmer, or to make pain or discomfort less strong | Goes with soothe pain | Example She sang softly to soothe the crying baby. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The baby's skin was soft and after her warm bath tonight.