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smooth vs roughen

roughen vs smooth

smooth is a noun but roughen is not a noun.

smooth is an adjective but roughen is not an adjective.

smooth and roughen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
smooth Yes Yes Yes No
roughen No No Yes No
smooth (noun) roughen (noun)
the act of smoothing
smooth (adjective) roughen (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
smooth (verb) roughen (verb)
make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing make rough or rougher
make (a surface) shine
free from obstructions
Difference between smooth and roughen

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