The difference between Coarse and Rough
When used as adjectives, coarse means composed of large parts or particles, whereas rough means not smooth.
Rough is also noun with the meaning: the unmowed part of a golf course.
Rough is also adverb with the meaning: in a rough manner.
Rough is also verb with the meaning: to create in an approximate form.
check bellow for the other definitions of Coarse and Rough
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Coarse as an adjective:
Composed of large parts or particles; of inferior quality or appearance; not fine in material or close in texture.
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Coarse as an adjective:
Lacking refinement, taste or delicacy
Examples:
"coarse manners"
"coarse language"
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Rough as an adjective:
Not smooth; uneven.
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Rough as an adjective:
Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.
Examples:
"a rough estimate; a rough sketch of a building; a rough plan"
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Rough as an adjective:
Turbulent.
Examples:
"The sea was rough."
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Rough as an adjective:
Difficult; trying.
Examples:
"Being a teenager nowadays can be rough."
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Rough as an adjective:
Crude; unrefined
Examples:
"His manners are a bit rough, but he means well."
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Rough as an adjective:
Violent; not careful or subtle
Examples:
"This box has been through some rough handling."
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Rough as an adjective:
Loud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating.
Examples:
"a rough tone; a rough voice"
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Rough as an adjective:
Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.
Examples:
"a rough diamond"
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Rough as an adjective:
Harsh-tasting.
Examples:
"rough wine"
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Rough as an adjective (chiefly, UK, colloquial, slang):
Somewhat ill; sick
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Rough as an adjective (chiefly, UK, colloquial, slang):
Unwell due to alcohol; hungover
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Rough as a noun:
The unmowed part of a golf course.
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Rough as a noun:
A rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy.
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Rough as a noun (cricket):
A scuffed and roughened area of the pitch, where the bowler's feet fall, used as a target by spin bowlers because of its unpredictable bounce.
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Rough as a noun:
The raw material from which faceted or cabochon gems are created.
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Rough as a noun:
A quick sketch, similar to a thumbnail, but larger and more detailed. Meant for artistic brainstorming and a vital step in the design process.
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Rough as a noun (obsolete):
Boisterous weather.
Examples:
"rfquotek Fletcher"
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Rough as a verb:
To create in an approximate form.
Examples:
"Rough in the shape first, then polish the details."
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Rough as a verb (ice hockey):
To commit the offense of roughing, i.e. to punch another player.
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Rough as a verb:
To render rough; to roughen.
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Rough as a verb:
To break in (a horse, etc.), especially for military purposes.
Examples:
"rfquotek Crabb"
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Rough as a verb:
To endure primitive conditions.
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Rough as an adverb:
In a rough manner; rudely; roughly.