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coarse

/kɔːs/adjective

Made of rough or large particles; rough in texture or crude in quality.

Example sentences

  • “The blanket was warm but woven from coarse wool.”
  • “Sprinkle the steak with coarse salt before grilling.”

Sounds exactly like 'course'; keep the spellings apart. 'Coarse language' means crude or vulgar speech.

Synonyms for coarse

Antonyms

  • fine
  • smooth
  • soft

Often confused with coarse

coarse vs course

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