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smoke

/sməʊk/
Meanings
  • noun

    A bluish-gray cloud of fine particles and gases formed by the incomplete combustion of organic matter or coal.

    - "The smoke from the chimney filled the sky."
    - "The forest fire produced a thick column of smoke."
    - "The smokestacks released large plumes of smoke into the air."
  • verb transitive

    To emit smoke as a result of burning.

    - "The candle smokes when it is burned for too long."
    - "The tire smokes when it is skidded on a wet road."
    - "The grill smokes when the meat is cooking."
  • noun

    A condition of the atmosphere in which the visibility is reduced by the presence of smoke or other suspended particles.

    - "The city was enshrouded in a thick smog."
    - "The smoke from the forest fire created a haze that extended for miles."
    - "The smoky conditions made it difficult to see the finish line."
Pronunciation
  1. /sməʊk/



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  2. /smoʊk/



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  3. /sməʊk/



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Synonyms

cancer stick , cig , ciggy , coffin nail , fag
Rhymes
Words rhyming with smoke
poke , yoke , choke , oke , foke , moke
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. smoke (en) : A greyish-white vapor, typically consisting of water droplets and various gases, that is formed by the condensation of water vapor in the cooler parts of the atmosphere

  2. smoke (en) : To move or travel slowly, typically because of obstruction or lack of energy

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. smoke (en) : A greyish-white vapor, typically consisting of water droplets and various gases, that is formed by the condensation of water vapor in the cooler parts of the atmosphere

  2. smoke (en) : To move or travel slowly, typically because of obstruction or lack of energy

Variants
List of all variants of smoke that leads to same result
smoke , smokeless , smokelike , smokes , smoked , smoking , smoke and mirrors , smoke alarm , smoke detector , smoke detectors , smoke-filled room , smoke-filled rooms , smoke jumper , smoke jumpers , smoke out , smoked out , smokes out , smoking out , smoke point , smoke points , smoking point , smoking points , smoke screen , smoke screens , smoke tree , smoke trees
Forms
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smokes, smoked, smoking

Etymology
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Old English smōc, smōke; related to smokian ‘to emit smoke’.

Trivia
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  1. Smoke is made up of water vapor, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and various other gases and particles.

  2. Smoke can travel up to 10 miles horizontally and up to 3 miles vertically.

  3. The Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and North Carolina are the most visited national park in the United States.

  4. Smoke was once used as a form of currency in ancient Egypt.

Related Concepts
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  1. smog: A type of air pollution caused by a combination of smoke and fog

  2. smoke ring: A ring-shaped column of smoke, often formed by blowing smoke through a narrow opening

  3. smoke signal: A method of communication using smoke, often used by indigenous peoples to signal the presence of danger or to summon help

Culture
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Smoke has been used symbolically in various cultures. In ancient Egypt, it was believed that the smoke from burning incense could carry prayers to the gods. In many Eastern cultures, the smoke from burning joss sticks or incense is believed to have purifying properties. Smoke also plays a role in various religious and spiritual practices, such as smudging or sweat lodges.

How to Memorize "smoke"

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