Basic Details
Word: Rough
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth.
Synonyms: Coarse, jagged, uneven
Antonyms: Smooth, soft, even
Idioms and Phrases
- Rough around the edges: Referring to something that is not polished or refined, but has potential. Example: "His presentation was a bit rough around the edges, but the ideas were brilliant."
- Rough it: To live in a simple or uncomfortable manner, usually without the usual comforts. Example: "We decided to rough it for the weekend and camp in the woods without any luxuries."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The rough surface of the rock made it difficult to climb.
Example 2: On a rough day, it's nice to sit down and have a cup of tea to relax.
Example 3: She had rough hands from working hard in the garden every day.
Fun Fact
The word "rough" comes from the Old English word "ruh," which means "hairy" or "unshorn." This ties to the idea of something being uneven or not smooth!
Famous Quote
"The roughest roads often lead to the top." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "rough" mean?
a) Smooth and polished
b) Uneven and irregular
c) Soft and gentle
d) Clean and tidy
Answer: b) Uneven and irregular
2. Which of these is a synonym of "rough"?
a) Smooth
b) Coarse
c) Soft
d) Calm
Answer: b) Coarse
3. Which word is an antonym of "rough"?
a) Rugged
b) Jagged
c) Smooth
d) Uneven
Answer: c) Smooth
4. Which sentence uses "rough" correctly?
a) The surface of the table was rough to touch.
b) The rough was very colourful and bright.
c) She walked very rough on the path.
d) The cake was delicious and rough.
Answer: a) The surface of the table was rough to touch.
5. What does the idiom "rough it" mean?
a) To live in luxury
b) To experience a fun time
c) To live simply or without comfort
d) To be very happy
Answer: c) To live simply or without comfort
