Grammar fix
run smoothly
work well
to operate or happen without problems or difficulties
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- The meeting ran smoothly because everyone was well prepared.daily life
- In my opinion, good communication is essential for a project to run smoothly.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: subject + run smoothly
WrongThe event ran smooth.
RightThe event ran smoothly.
Use the adverb 'smoothly' after 'run', not the adjective 'smooth'.
Patternsubject + run smoothly
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Run smoothly' is the natural phrase; 'proceeded without impediments' is bureaucratic.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
run smoothly + subjecteverythingthe eventthe systemoperations
Don't confuse it
Do not confuse with 'run fast,' which means to move quickly, not to work without problems.