smoke

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
  2. noun a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion
  3. noun an indication of some hidden activity

Etymology

From Middle English smoke, from Old English smoca (“smoke”), probably a derivative of the verb (see below). Related to Dutch smook (“smoke”), Middle Low German smôk (“smoke”), German Schmauch (“smoke (from a gun barrel)”).

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Synonyms

fume

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