smooth vs smooth out

smooth out vs smooth

smooth is a noun but smooth out is not a noun.

smooth is an adjective but smooth out is not an adjective.

smooth and smooth out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
smooth	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
smooth out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, smooth and smooth out are synonyms defined as:

smooth and smooth out: free from obstructions

smooth (noun)	smooth out (noun)
the act of smoothing

smooth (adjective)	smooth out (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)	smooth out (verb)
make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing	free from obstructions
make (a surface) shine
free from obstructions

Difference between smooth and smooth out

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