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smoothly

US /ˈsmuðli/

adverb Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

with no problems or difficulties

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Thanks to good planning, the conference ran smoothly from beginning to end.

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smoothly gốc

Synonyms

  • seamlesslyhaving a meaning similar to smoothly
  • effortlesslywithout effort or apparent effort
  • easilywith ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')

Collocations

  • Easy run smoothly
    to operate, manage, or execute regarding smoothly
  • Medium project is progressing smoothly
    to project is progressing smoothly, meaning to communicate vividly
  • Hard seamlessly and smoothly integrated
    a collocation phrase: seamlessly and smoothly integrated
  • Very Hard sail smoothly through regulatory hurdles
    to sail smoothly through regulatory hurdles, meaning to traverse or travel on (a body of water)

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