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- [krood]
- /krud/
- /kruːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krood]
- /krud/
Definitions of crudely word
- adjective crudely in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar. 1
- adjective crudely lacking in intellectual subtlety, perceptivity, etc.; rudimentary; undeveloped. 1
- adjective crudely lacking finish, polish, or completeness: a crude summary. 1
- adjective crudely lacking culture, refinement, tact, etc.: crude behavior. 1
- adjective crudely undisguised; blunt: a crude answer. 1
- adjective crudely Obsolete. unripe; not mature. 1
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Origin of crudely
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin crūdus uncooked, raw, bleeding, rough, akin to cruor blood from a wound; see raw
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Parts of speech for Crudely
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crudely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crudely
adv crudely
- rudely — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- roughly — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- artless — Someone who is artless is simple and honest, and does not think of deceiving other people.
- coarsely — composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand.
adverb crudely
- approximately — close to; around; roughly or in the region of
- inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- inexact — not exact; not strictly precise or accurate.
- loosely — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
- sketchiest — like a sketch; giving only outlines or essentials. Synonyms: cursory, rough, meager, crude.
Antonyms for crudely
adverb crudely
- accurately — free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact.
- skillfully — having or exercising skill: a skillful juggler.
- delicately — fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar.
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