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Smooth vs. Smoothe

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"Smooth" vs. "Smoothe" in English

What is Their Main Difference?

Both refer to giving something a flat surface. However, 'smooth' can function as both a verb and an adjective, while, 'smoothe' mainly functions as a verb.

Differences

'Smooth' can be both an adjective and a verb, whereas, 'smoothe' is only a verb. Look at the examples below:

Her skin was soft ad smooth.

Why didn't he smoothe his beard?

Similarities

Both refer to softening the surface of something/someone. Check out the examples below:

Jennie smoothed her shirt and left.

Her tiny hands were so smooth that I didn't want to let go.

Are They Interchangeable?

'Smooth' can function as both an adjective and a verb, while, 'smoothe' can only be a verb. So, they can only be interchangeable when they function as verbs. Compare:

✓ I wanted to touch the smooth skin of her face.

X I wanted to touch the smoothe skin of her face.

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