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rough

/rʌf/
rough rʌf
English Definition
adj. having an uneven or irregular surface
中文释义
粗糙的
Significado en Español
áspero, rugoso
한국어 뜻
거친
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thô ráp
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Example Sentence

The road became rough after the storm.

暴风雨过后这条路变得坑洼不平。

Synonyms
coarse uneven harsh
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “rough”:

  1. A polished
  2. B coarse
  3. C sleek
  4. D smooth
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B — coarse. “rough” means adj. having an uneven or irregular surface

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ bark of the old oak tree scratched her bare hand.

  1. A smooth
  2. B silky
  3. C polished
  4. D rough
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D — rough. “rough” means adj. having an uneven or irregular surface

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Common questions about “rough”

What does “rough” mean?

rough — adj. having an uneven or irregular surface. In Chinese: 粗糙的.

How do you pronounce “rough”?

rough is pronounced /rʌf/. It breaks into 1 syllable: rough.

How do you use “rough” in a sentence?

The road became rough after the storm. (暴风雨过后这条路变得坑洼不平。)

What are synonyms for “rough”?

coarse, uneven, harsh — all close in meaning to rough (adj. having an uneven or irregular surface).

Is “rough” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. rough appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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