rough
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- pronunciation:
- ruhf
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
rougher, roughest |
| definition 1: |
not smooth.
The rough cloth rubbed against my skin.- synonyms:
- irregular, uneven
- antonyms:
- smooth, soft
- similar words:
- harsh
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| definition 2: |
something that is hard to do or experience.
A bad storm made travel rough.- antonyms:
- gentle
- similar words:
- hard, severe
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| definition 3: |
not yet perfect or finished.
We have only a rough idea of what kind of house we want.- synonyms:
- incomplete, unfinished
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| related words: |
irregular, rude, terrible |
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| derivations: |
roughly (adv.), roughness (n.) |
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ruff (a collar)?
Rough and
ruff sound alike but have different meanings.