Simple meaning
What does Rough mean?
Rough means not smooth.
Dictionary definition
Not smooth; having an uneven surface.
Example sentences
Rough in a sentence
easy
In science class, we learned about rough.
medium
Our worksheet used rough to describe a material property.
hard
The reading passage explains rough with simple real-world observations from class and home.
Synonyms
Words like Rough
science termUse for vocabulary used in school science contexts.
property wordUse for words describing how materials act or feel.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite propertyUse as a helpful contrast in material or motion descriptions.
different stateUse to compare unlike physical properties.
Word family
Rough word family
Base word
rough
adjective
rough
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does rough mean in a physical science context?
Rough means rough means not smooth.
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