The cat's fur was soft and smooth like velvet.

Meaning: This sentence describes the cat's fur as being very soft and smooth, similar to the feel of velvet.

Choice of Words: Fur is the hair that covers an animal's body. Soft means gentle and smooth to the touch. Smooth means even and flat without any bumps. Like is used to compare two things. Velvet is a soft and smooth fabric.

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