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- Dictionaryrough/rʌf/
adjective
- 1. having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level: "they had to carry the victim across the rough, stony ground" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a person or their behaviour) not gentle; violent or boisterous: "pushchairs should be capable of withstanding rough treatment" Similar Opposite
adverb
- 1. in a manner that lacks gentleness; harshly or violently: informal "treat 'em rough but treat 'em fair"
noun
- 1. a disreputable and violent person: British "the rear of the column was attacked by roughs" Similar
- 2. (on a golf course) longer grass around the fairway and the green: "his second shot lay in the rough"
verb
- 1. work or shape (something) in a rough, preliminary fashion: "the piece of glass is now roughed into a circular form"
- 2. make uneven: "the water was roughed by the wind"
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- English (US)
ROUGH meaning: 1. not even or smooth, often because of being...
- Rough Sleeping
ROUGH SLEEPING definition: 1. the problem of people sleeping...
- Znaczenie Rough, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
ROUGH definicja: 1. not even or smooth, often because of...
- Rough: Italian Translation
ROUGH translate: ruvido, approssimato, sommario, violento,...
- Rough: Catalan Translation
rough translate: aspre, raspós, aproximat, perillós,...
- Rough: German Translation
ROUGH translate: rau, uneben, rau, hart, roh, rau, roh, der...
- Rough Cider
rough cider definition: 1. an alcoholic drink made from...
- Rough: French Translation
ROUGH translate: rêche, rugueux/-euse, approximatif/-ive,...
- English (US)
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word rough as an adjective, adverb, noun, and verb. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of rough.
Rough means having a coarse or uneven surface, acting with violence, or lacking refinement. It can also describe a surface, a motion, a sound, a taste, or a condition. See synonyms, antonyms, and examples of rough in different contexts.
Definition of rough adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ROUGH definition: 1. A rough surface is not smooth: 2. approximate: 3. If the sea or weather is rough, there is a…. Learn more.
Rough means harsh and uneven. If you want to go driving in the rough terrain of rocky dirt roads, you'll need four-wheel drive and a stomach for bouncing. Rough means coarse or bumpy, and can be used in many different ways. A few days after you shave, your skin will be rough with stubble.
Though the president pushed the bill through the House of Representatives, it faces a rough ride in the Senate. rough going (=a difficult and unpleasant experience) If there is a recession, next year will be very rough going.