The difference between Crude and Rough

When used as nouns, crude means any substance in its natural state, whereas rough means the unmowed part of a golf course.

When used as adjectives, crude means in a natural, untreated state, whereas rough means not smooth.

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 Crude and Rough

  1. Crude as an adjective:

    In a natural, untreated state.

    Examples:

    "crude oil"

  2. Crude as an adjective:

    Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.

    Examples:

    "a crude shelter"

  3. Crude as an adjective:

    Lacking concealing elements.

    Examples:

    "a crude truth"

  4. Crude as an adjective:

    Lacking tact or taste.

    Examples:

    "a crude remark"

  5. Crude as an adjective (archaic):

    Immature or unripe.

  6. Crude as an adjective (grammar):

    Pertaining to the uninflected stem of a word.

  1. Crude as a noun:

    Any substance in its natural state.

  2. Crude as a noun:

    Crude oil.

  1. Rough as an adjective:

    Not smooth; uneven.

  2. Rough as an adjective:

    Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.

    Examples:

    "a rough estimate; a rough sketch of a building; a rough plan"

  3. Rough as an adjective:

    Turbulent.

    Examples:

    "The sea was rough."

  4. Rough as an adjective:

    Difficult; trying.

    Examples:

    "Being a teenager nowadays can be rough."

  5. Rough as an adjective:

    Crude; unrefined

    Examples:

    "His manners are a bit rough, but he means well."

  6. Rough as an adjective:

    Violent; not careful or subtle

    Examples:

    "This box has been through some rough handling."

  7. Rough as an adjective:

    Loud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating.

    Examples:

    "a rough tone; a rough voice"

    "rfquotek Alexander Pope"

  8. Rough as an adjective:

    Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.

    Examples:

    "a rough diamond"

  9. Rough as an adjective:

    Harsh-tasting.

    Examples:

    "rough wine"

  10. Rough as an adjective (chiefly, UK, colloquial, slang):

    Somewhat ill; sick

  11. Rough as an adjective (chiefly, UK, colloquial, slang):

    Unwell due to alcohol; hungover

  1. Rough as a noun:

    The unmowed part of a golf course.

  2. Rough as a noun:

    A rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy.

  3. 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.

  4. Rough as a noun:

    The raw material from which faceted or cabochon gems are created.

  5. 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.

  6. Rough as a noun (obsolete):

    Boisterous weather.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Fletcher"

  1. Rough as a verb:

    To create in an approximate form.

    Examples:

    "Rough in the shape first, then polish the details."

  2. Rough as a verb (ice hockey):

    To commit the offense of roughing, i.e. to punch another player.

  3. Rough as a verb:

    To render rough; to roughen.

  4. Rough as a verb:

    To break in (a horse, etc.), especially for military purposes.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Crabb"

  5. Rough as a verb:

    To endure primitive conditions.

  1. Rough as an adverb:

    In a rough manner; rudely; roughly.

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