इंग्रजी

rough

gb/ɹˈʌf/ us/ɹˈʌf/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 2500
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective A2 property
1

Uneven or coarse in texture

Not smooth; having a surface with small high parts and low parts.

वापर नमुना: [something] is rough
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rough' with 'tough'; 'tough' refers to strength or difficulty, not texture.
समानार्थी शब्द
coarse (Implies a more grainy or crude texture, often used for fabrics or manners.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
smooth (Describes a surface without bumps or irregularities.)
सहप्रयोग
rough surface |rough skin |rough texture |rough edge
विषय
daily life |materials |daily_life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The table's surface felt rough under my fingers.
  • His hands were rough from years of hard work.
  • Be careful, the metal has a rough edge.
  • The road was rough and full of potholes.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The wall is rough.
  • Her hands are rough.
  • The ground is rough here.
  • This paper feels rough.
adjective B1 property
2

Difficult or unpleasant situation or time

Hard or unpleasant to experience.

वापर नमुना: a rough [day/time/period]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'rough' with 'tough' here; while similar in some contexts, 'rough' often focuses on discomfort rather than resilience.
समानार्थी शब्द
hard (A general term for something not easy to do or endure.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
easy (Describes something that is not difficult to experience.)
सहप्रयोग
rough day |rough time |rough start
विषय
emotions |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • She’s had a rough week at work.
  • It was a rough start to the season.
  • He went through a rough patch after losing his job.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I had a rough day.
  • He is going through a rough time.
  • It was a rough night for me.
adjective B1 property
3

Not exact; approximate

Close to the correct number, amount, or idea, but not exact.

वापर नमुना: a rough [idea/estimate/number]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may think 'rough' means 'bad' here; it refers to lack of detail, not poor quality.
समानार्थी शब्द
approximate (More formal; used in technical or precise contexts.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
exact (Fully accurate and detailed.)
सहप्रयोग
rough estimate |rough idea |rough calculation
विषय
measurement |communication |education |science |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • I can give you a rough estimate of the cost.
  • He sketched a rough outline of the plan.
  • That’s just a rough guess, not the final figure.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • This is a rough number.
  • I have a rough idea about the plan.
  • We made a rough map.
adjective B1 property
4

Harsh or violent in action

Strong and not gentle; may hurt someone or something.

वापर नमुना: [someone/something] is rough with [someone/something]
समानार्थी शब्द
harsh (Can refer to both physical and non-physical severity; 'rough' here is more physical.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
gentle (Careful and soft in touch or action.)
सहप्रयोग
play rough |rough handling
विषय
sports |behavior |daily_life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The players were getting rough on the field.
  • Don’t be so rough with the puppy.
  • He gave me a rough shove as he passed.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The boys play rough.
  • He is rough with his dog.
  • She pushed me in a rough way.
नाम B2 entity
5

Long grass area on golf course

On a golf course, an area with long grass that is harder to hit the ball from.

समानार्थी शब्द
long grass area (golf) (A descriptive phrase used instead of the golf term.)
सहप्रयोग
hit into the rough
विषय
sports
उदाहरणे
  • His ball landed in the rough.
  • She struggled to get out of the rough on her second shot.
  • Avoid hitting into the rough if you can.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The ball is in the rough.
  • I hit my ball into the rough.
  • It is hard to play in the rough.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
rough
IPA
GB/ɹˈʌf/
US/ɹˈʌf/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
rough (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (rough)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
  • Base: rough
  • Comparative: rougher
  • Superlative: roughest
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
rougher adjective roughest adjective
Core family
roughly adverb B1 roughness noun
Related words
roughen verb
Negative and opposite forms
smooth adjective A2
वाक्प्रचार

in the rough

1
/ˈɪn ðə ɹˈʌf/
fixed phrase

In an unfinished state

Not finished or prepared; in its natural form.

उदाहरणे
  • The diamond was found in the rough before being cut and polished.
  • His talent is still in the rough but shows great promise.

play rough

1
/plˈeɪ ɹˈʌf/
fixed phrase

Play aggressively in sports/games

To play in a way that is strong and may hurt others, especially in games or sports.

उदाहरणे
  • The kids were playing rough in the backyard.
  • Some players like to play rough to intimidate opponents.

rough around the edges

1
/ɹˈʌf ɚˈaʊnd ðə ˈɛd͡ʒɪz/
idiom informal

Good overall but with small faults

Having some small problems or faults but still good in general.

उदाहरणे
  • He’s a bit rough around the edges but has a good heart.
  • The house is rough around the edges but very solid.

rough it

1
/ɹˈʌf ˈɪt/
idiom informal

Live without usual comforts for a while

To live without usual things like electricity, comfortable beds, or good food for a short time.

उदाहरणे
  • We had to rough it during our camping trip.
  • They roughed it in a small cabin with no running water.

take the rough with the smooth

1
/tˈeɪk ðə ɹˈʌf wˈɪθ ðə smˈuð/
idiom

Accept good and bad together

Accept both good and bad parts of life or a situation without complaint.

उदाहरणे
  • In this job you have to take the rough with the smooth.
  • Marriage means taking the rough with the smooth.

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