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Meaning of the word smoke in English

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smoke

US /smoʊk/
UK /sməʊk/
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Noun

1.

the visible gaseous product of burning material, especially carbonaceous material such as wood, coal, or tobacco

Example:
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Thick smoke billowed from the chimney.
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The smell of wood smoke filled the air.
Synonym:
fumes haze mist vapor
2.

the act of smoking tobacco

Example:
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He tried to quit smoke several times.
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No smoke is allowed in this area.

Verb

1.

emit smoke or visible vapor

Example:
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The campfire began to smoke as the wood caught fire.
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The engine was smoking badly.
Synonym:
fume smolder puff
2.

inhale and exhale the smoke of tobacco or a drug

Example:
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Do you smoke?
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He used to smoke a pack a day.
Synonym:
puff light up inhale
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