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UK//ˈsmʌð.ə//US//ˈsmʌð.ɚ//

Significado de Smother

To suffocate or cover something completely, often preventing air from reaching it.

In simple words: To cover someone or something completely, often making it hard to breathe.

Smother en una frase

  • The flames began to smother the small room quickly.
  • She felt her mother's love smother her during her teenage years.
  • The thick smoke started to smother the fire, making it harder to breathe.
  • He tried to smother his feelings after the breakup, but it was impossible.
  • The coach wanted to smother the opposition's offense to secure the win.

Cómo usar Smother

Use in contexts involving covering or suffocating. Not usually used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

smother + object

Memory hint

Think of a mother so caring that she 'smothers' her child with love.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Smother

  • smother someone with affection
  • smother in blankets
  • smother a fire
  • smother with kisses
  • smother one's feelings

Synonyms for Smother

  • suffocate
  • asphyxiate
  • stifle
  • choke
  • hide

Opposites of Smother

Common mistakes with Smother

  • Confused with 'smothering' as an ongoing action versus 'smother' as a completed action.
  • Using 'smother' without an object when it requires one.
  • Overusing in contexts that don't imply covering or suffocating.

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre Smother

¿Qué significa Smother?

To cover someone or something completely, often making it hard to breathe.

¿Qué significa Smother en español?

To cover someone or something completely, often making it hard to breathe.

¿Cuál es la definición de Smother?

To suffocate or cover something completely, often preventing air from reaching it.

¿Cómo se usa Smother en una frase?

The flames began to smother the small room quickly.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Smother?

She felt her mother's love smother her during her teenage years.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Smother?

Algunas alternativas comunes son suffocate, asphyxiate, stifle, choke, hide.

¿Cuál es el opuesto de Smother?

Significados opuestos incluyen expose, reveal, air.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Smother?

Suele combinarse con smother someone with affection, smother in blankets, smother a fire, smother with kisses, smother one's feelings.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Smother?

Confused with 'smothering' as an ongoing action versus 'smother' as a completed action. Using 'smother' without an object when it requires one. Overusing in contexts that don't imply covering or suffocating.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Smother?

US: //ˈsmʌð.ɚ//, UK: //ˈsmʌð.ə//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar Smother?

Use in contexts involving covering or suffocating. Not usually used in formal writing.