Simple meaning
What does Coarse mean?
Coarse means rough, not smooth.
Dictionary definition
Rough in texture, not smooth.
Example sentences
Coarse in a sentence
easy
The picture looked coarse in the storybook scene.
medium
In class, we used coarse to describe what we noticed.
hard
The reading passage used coarse to create a clear sensory image for readers.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
plainUse for less vivid or less detailed appearance.
unclearUse for not easy to sense or understand.
Word family
Coarse word family
Base word
coarse
noun
coarses
Plural form of coarse when used as a countable noun.
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What does coarse mean?
Coarse means coarse means rough, not smooth.
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