Definitions and Examples of roughen, coarsen
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something rough or uneven in texture or surface.
Example
The sandpaper will roughen the surface of the wood.
To make something rough or less fine in texture or quality.
Example
The salt will coarsen the texture of the dough.
Key Differences: roughen vs coarsen
- 1Roughen refers to making a surface uneven or rough.
- 2Coarsen refers to making something less fine or smooth in texture or quality.
Effective Usage of roughen, coarsen
- 1Describing Texture: Use smooths and its antonyms to describe the texture of surfaces.
- 2Cooking: Use coarsen to describe the texture of food ingredients.
- 3DIY Projects: Use roughen to describe the process of making a surface rough or uneven.
Remember this!
The antonyms of smooths are roughen and coarsen. Use these words to describe the texture of surfaces, food ingredients, or DIY projects. Roughen refers to making a surface uneven or rough, while coarsen refers to making something less fine or smooth in texture or quality.