go smoothly — to proceed without problems, difficulties, or complications
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to proceed without problems, difficulties, or complications
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡoʊ ˈsmuːðli/
Example Sentences
- My diet plan was going smoothly until I discovered pizza delivery at 2 AM.
- The wedding ceremony went smoothly, except for the groom forgetting the bride's name.
- The project is going smoothly thanks to good teamwork.
go smoothly
VERB[/ɡoʊ ˈsmuːðli/]
to proceed without problems, difficulties, or complications
to proceed without problems, difficulties, or complications
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'go smoothly' combines Old English 'gān' (to move, proceed) with 'smooth', which derives from Old English 'smōth' (having an even surface, free from roughness). The combination originally conveyed movement without obstruction, as if gliding across frictionless ice.
Breakdown
go (Old English 'gān': to proceed, move) + smooth (Old English 'smōth': even, frictionless) + -ly (adverbial suffix forming adverbs from adjectives, meaning 'in this manner').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet plan was going smoothly until I discovered pizza delivery at 2 AM.”
“The wedding ceremony went smoothly, except for the groom forgetting the bride's name.”
“The project is going smoothly thanks to good teamwork.”
“Traffic is going smoothly on the highway today.”
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