Rough
Pronunciation: /ˈrʌf/
Rough (adjective)
- Having an uneven or bumpy surface.
- Hard or challenging to deal with.
- Not exact or precise; an estimate.
Examples
- The surface of the table felt rough to the touch.
- Her hands were rough from working in the garden.
Common collocations: rough surface, rough texture, rough patch, rough time, rough estimate
Rough (noun)
- An area with uneven ground or surface.
- A first or unfinished version of something.
Examples
- They avoided walking through the rough area at night.
- The city is working to improve the rough areas.