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The rope felt coarse in my hands.
What does Coarse mean?
Rough, not smooth.
Dictionary definition
Rough in texture, not smooth.
Example sentences
Coarse in a sentence
medium
Coarse sand scratched the bottom of my feet.
hard
Writers use coarse to describe rough textures clearly.
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Commonly confused words
Coarse or course?
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Coarse
Rough or made of large particles.
In a sentence The coarse sand felt rough.
Course
A route, a series of lessons, or a part of a meal.
In a sentence We followed the course of the river.
Spot the difference Coarse means rough or not fine. Course can mean a route, a class, or a part of a meal.
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1The ___ fabric scratched against my hand.
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coarse — The sentence describes a rough texture.
2She enrolled in a painting ___ at the art centre.
Check answer 2
course — The sentence names a series of lessons.
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What does coarse mean?
Coarse means rough in texture, not smooth.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to coarse?
Rough is close in meaning to coarse in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to coarse?
Smooth gives a useful opposite or contrast to coarse.
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MeaningCoarse means Rough, not smooth.
ExampleExample: The rope felt coarse in my hands.
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Synonyms
Words like Coarse
roughA similar word or phrase for coarse in this meaning.
scratchyA similar word or phrase for coarse in this meaning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
smoothA useful contrast to coarse in this meaning.
fineA useful contrast to coarse in this meaning.
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Word family
Coarse word family
Base word
coarse
noun
coarses
Plural form of coarse when used as a countable noun.
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Hint for students
Coarse means rough, not smooth or fine. It can describe texture or behavior.
Common mix-up
Coarse is not the same as course. Coarse means rough; course can mean a class, path, or part of a meal.
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Write one sentence that shows coarse without using the word coarse. Model sentence: The rough fabric scratched my skin when I wore it. Clue words: rough fabric, scratched, skin Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a rough texture?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The coarse sand scratched my feet.' Why does coarse fit better than smooth?
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