Smoke: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ซ๏ธ
smoke
[ smษสk ]
in the air
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The smoke from the fire filled the room quickly.
- The factory emitted smoke into the atmosphere.
Translations
Translations of the word "smoke" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fumaรงa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคเค (dhuaan)
๐ฉ๐ช Rauch
๐ฎ๐ฉ asap
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะธะผ
๐ต๐ฑ dym
๐ฏ๐ต ็ (ใใใ, kemuri)
๐ซ๐ท fumรฉe
๐ช๐ธ humo
๐น๐ท duman
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ๊ธฐ (yeongi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุฎุงู (dukhan)
๐จ๐ฟ kouล
๐ธ๐ฐ dym
๐จ๐ณ ็ (yฤn)
๐ธ๐ฎ dim
๐ฎ๐ธ reykur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏััะฝ (tรผtin)
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแแ (moceva)
๐ฆ๐ฟ duman
๐ฒ๐ฝ humo
Etymology
The word 'smoke' originated from the Old English 'smoca', which is related to the Dutch 'smook' and German 'rauch'. The use of smoke dates back to ancient times when humans discovered fire. It has been used in various rituals, ceremonies, and as a method of preserving food. Throughout history, smoke has been both a source of warmth and a sign of destruction, depending on the context.
See also: smog, smoked, smokescreen, smoking, smoky.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,149, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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- 3146 investigated
- 3147 logic
- 3148 anxiety
- 3149 smoke
- 3150 comparable
- 3151 drinking
- 3152 occurring
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