rough
gb/ɹˈʌf/ us/ɹˈʌf/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2500
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adjective
A2
property
1
Uneven or coarse in texture
Not smooth; having a surface with small high parts and low parts.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is rough
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rough' with 'tough'; 'tough' refers to strength or difficulty, not texture.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
coarse (Implies a more grainy or crude texture, often used for fabrics or manners.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
smooth (Describes a surface without bumps or irregularities.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
rough surface
|rough skin
|rough texture
|rough edge
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a rough [day/time/period]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'rough' with 'tough' here; while similar in some contexts, 'rough' often focuses on discomfort rather than resilience.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
hard (A general term for something not easy to do or endure.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
easy (Describes something that is not difficult to experience.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
rough day
|rough time
|rough start
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a rough [idea/estimate/number]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may think 'rough' means 'bad' here; it refers to lack of detail, not poor quality.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
approximate (More formal; used in technical or precise contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
exact (Fully accurate and detailed.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
rough estimate
|rough idea
|rough calculation
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
measurement
|communication
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone/something] is rough with [someone/something]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
harsh (Can refer to both physical and non-physical severity; 'rough' here is more physical.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
gentle (Careful and soft in touch or action.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
play rough
|rough handling
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
sports
|behavior
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The boys play rough.
- He is rough with his dog.
- She pushed me in a rough way.
ਨਾਂਵ
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.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
long grass area (golf) (A descriptive phrase used instead of the golf term.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
hit into the rough
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
sports
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The ball is in the rough.
- I hit my ball into the rough.
- It is hard to play in the rough.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
rough
IPA
GB/ɹˈʌf/
US/ɹˈʌf/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
rough (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (rough)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: rough
- Comparative: rougher
- Superlative: roughest
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
in the rough
1/ˈɪn ðə ɹˈʌf/
fixed phrase
In an unfinished state
Not finished or prepared; in its natural form.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- In this job you have to take the rough with the smooth.
- Marriage means taking the rough with the smooth.