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coarser

coars·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kawr-ser, kohr-]
    • /ˈkɔr sər, ˈkoʊr-/
    • /kɔːs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawr-ser, kohr-]
    • /ˈkɔr sər, ˈkoʊr-/

Definitions of coarser word

  • adjective coarser composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand. 1
  • adjective coarser lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc.: The stiff, coarse fabric irritated her skin. 1
  • adjective coarser harsh; grating. 1
  • adjective coarser lacking delicacy, taste, or refinement; unpolished: He had coarse manners but an absolutely first-rate mind. 1
  • adjective coarser of inferior or faulty quality; common; base. 1
  • adjective coarser vulgar; obscene; crude: His coarse language angered us. 1
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Parts of speech for Coarser

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
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coarser popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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