The difference between Crude and Stark

When used as adjectives, crude means in a natural, untreated state, whereas stark means hard, firm.

Crude is also noun with the meaning: any substance in its natural state.

Stark is also adverb with the meaning: starkly.

Stark is also verb with the meaning: to stiffen.

check bellow for the other definitions of Crude and Stark

  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. Stark as an adjective (obsolete):

    Hard, firm; obdurate.

  2. Stark as an adjective:

    Severe; violent; fierce (now usually in describing the weather).

  3. Stark as an adjective (archaic):

    Strong; vigorous; powerful.

  4. Stark as an adjective:

    Stiff, rigid.

  5. Stark as an adjective:

    Hard in appearance; barren, desolate.

    Examples:

    "I picked my way forlornly through the stark, sharp rocks."

  6. Stark as an adjective:

    Complete, absolute, full.

    Examples:

    "I screamed in stark terror."

    "A flower was growing, in stark contrast, out of the sidewalk."

  1. Stark as an adverb:

    starkly; entirely, absolutely

    Examples:

    "He's gone stark, staring mad."

    "She was just standing there, stark naked."

  1. Stark as a verb (obsolete, or, dialect):

    To stiffen.

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