rough
Translation
rough, coarse, approximate, difficult
Examples
The sandpaper has a rough surface.
The sandpaper has a rough surface.
He had a rough day at work.
He had a rough day at work.
This is just a rough draft of the report.
This is just a rough draft of the report.
The sea was rough during the storm.
The sea was rough during the storm.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is rough to describe a surface The sandpaper has a rough surface.
a rough ((noun)) to describe a difficult situation or an approximation It was a rough day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coarse, uneven, difficult; Antonyms: smooth, easy, gentle
Etymology
From Old English 'rūh', meaning 'hairy, shaggy, coarse'.
Memory Tips
Think of running your hand over a rough rock or tree bark. The feeling is 'rough'.