Raw

Pronunciation: /rɔ/

Definitions of raw

adjective in a natural state; not processed or refined

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat raw vegetables like carrots and cucumbers.

A2 She prefers to wear raw denim jeans because they are more comfortable.

B1 The chef served a delicious raw fish dish with a citrus marinade.

B2 The artist used raw materials like clay and wood to create a unique sculpture.

C1 The data analyst worked with raw data to extract valuable insights for the company.

C2 The novel presented a raw portrayal of human emotions and relationships.

Examples of raw in a Sentence

formal The chef emphasized the importance of using raw ingredients in his culinary creations.

informal I prefer my sushi with raw fish, it just tastes better that way.

slang Let's grab some raw burgers and grill them up at the park.

figurative His emotions were raw after the breakup, he needed time to heal.

Grammatical Forms of raw

• past tense: rawed
• plural: raws
• comparative: rawer
• superlative: rawest
• present tense: raw
• future tense: will raw
• perfect tense: have rawed
• continuous tense: am rawing
• singular: raw
• positive degree: raw
• infinitive: to raw
• gerund: rawing
• participle: rawed

Origin and Evolution of raw

First Known Use: 0950 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'raw' originated from the Old English word 'hreaw' which meant uncooked or not processed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'raw' has retained its original meaning of uncooked or not processed, but has also expanded to describe something in its natural state or unrefined.