Pronunciation: /rʌf/
noun an area of disturbed or uneven ground; rough terrain
A1 The cat's tongue feels rough when it licks you.
A2 I prefer my coffee with a little bit of rough sugar.
B1 The rough of the sea was too strong for the small boat to handle.
B2 The rough of the diamond needs to be polished to enhance its shine.
C1 The rough of the fabric indicated its high quality and durability.
C2 The rough of the terrain made it difficult for the hikers to navigate.
adjective having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level
A1 The cat's tongue feels rough when it licks you.
A2 The students had a rough idea of what to do for the project.
B1 The road was rough and bumpy, making the journey uncomfortable.
B2 The first draft of the report was quite rough and needed a lot of editing.
C1 The rough terrain made it difficult for the hikers to navigate through the mountains.
C2 Despite the rough start, the team managed to pull off a successful product launch.
formal The rough terrain made it difficult for the hikers to navigate.
informal I had a rough day at work today.
slang That party was a bit rough, but we still had fun.
figurative Going through a rough patch in a relationship can be challenging.
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