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- [kawr-suh n, kohr-]
- /ˈkɔr sən, ˈkoʊr-/
- /ˈkɔːs.n̩/
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- [kawr-suh n, kohr-]
- /ˈkɔr sən, ˈkoʊr-/
Definitions of coarsen word
- verb coarsen If something coarsens or is coarsened, it becomes thicker or rougher in texture. 3
- verb coarsen If someone's behaviour or speech coarsens or if they coarsen it, they become less polite or they begin to speak in a less pleasant way. 3
- verb coarsen to make or become coarse 3
- noun coarsen Make or become rough. 1
- transitive verb coarsen make rougher 1
- transitive verb coarsen make less refined 1
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Origin of coarsen
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; coarse + -en1
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Parts of speech for Coarsen
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coarsen popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
coarsen usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coarsen
verb coarsen
- swell — to grow in bulk, as by the absorption of moisture or the processes of growth.
- broaden — When something broadens, it becomes wider.
- augment — To augment something means to make it larger, stronger, or more effective by adding something to it.
- build up — If you build up something or if it builds up, it gradually becomes bigger, for example because more is added to it.
- feed — to give a fee to.
Antonyms for coarsen
verb coarsen
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- deplete — To deplete a stock or amount of something means to reduce it.
- thin — having relatively little extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thick: thin ice.
- deflate — If you deflate someone or something, you take away their confidence or make them seem less important.
- shrink — to draw back, as in retreat or avoidance: to shrink from danger; to shrink from contact.
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