rough

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Adjective

roughCanonical form
rougherComparative
roughestSuperlative
1

having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level

The wall had a rough surface.

2

not gentle or calm; violent or harsh

The sea was rough and the boat rocked violently.

3

difficult or unpleasant; challenging

He had a rough day at work.

4

lacking refinement or polish; crude or basic

His manners were a bit rough, but he had a kind heart.

5

approximate or not exact

Can you give me a rough estimate of the cost?

Noun

1

ground with long grass and obstacles on a golf course

His ball landed in the rough.

2

a preliminary or unfinished version of something

I'll show you the rough first before I make the final version.

Verb

1

to make something rough or uneven

He roughed the surface with sandpaper.

2

to live in basic or uncomfortable conditions (usually with 'it')

We had to rough it in a tent for a week.

Adverb

roughCanonical form
rougherComparative
roughestSuperlative
1

in a rough manner; roughly

Don't play so rough with your little brother.

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