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rid vs smooth

smooth vs rid

rid is not a noun while smooth is a noun.

rid is not an adjective while smooth is an adjective.

rid and smooth both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rid No No Yes No
smooth Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, smooth is a hyponym of rid; that is, smooth is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rid:
  • rid: relieve from
  • smooth: free from obstructions
Other hyponyms of rid include cleanse, relieve, smooth out, clear, disinfest, disembody.
rid (noun) smooth (noun)
the act of smoothing
rid (adjective) smooth (adjective)
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
lacking obstructions or difficulties
smooth and unconstrained in movement
rid (verb) smooth (verb)
relieve from make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
make (a surface) shine
free from obstructions
Difference between rid and smooth

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