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Coarsely - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Coarsely means in a rough or crude manner, often referring to texture, behavior, or speech. It suggests a lack of refinement or precision, such as coarsely ground pepper or speaking coarsely.

coarsely

/ˈkɔrsli/ /ˈkɔːsli/

Definition:

In a rough or crude manner, lacking refinement or precision.

Synonyms:

roughly, crudely, harshly, unevenly

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

finely, delicately, smoothly

Common Collocations:

coarsely ground, coarsely chopped, coarsely textured

Derivatives:

coarseness, coarser

Usage Tips:

Use "coarsely" to describe actions done without attention to detail or finesse.

Common Phrases:

cut coarsely, grind coarsely, speak coarsely

Etymology:

Derived from "coarse," from Middle English "cors," meaning ordinary or rough.

Examples:

  • 1. The salt was coarsely ground for the recipe.
  • 2. He spoke coarsely, offending everyone present.
  • 3. The fabric felt coarsely woven against her skin.
  • 4. She chopped the vegetables coarsely for the stew.

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