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coarsely Meaning & Definition

/ˈkɔː(ɹ)sli/

What Does Coarsely Mean?

Coarsely is used as an adverb meaning In a coarse manner.

Word Facts for Coarsely

Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation/ˈkɔː(ɹ)sli/
Antonymsfinely
Comparative / superlativemore coarsely, most coarsely

Coarsely Definition (Adverb)

  1. In a coarse manner.

Synonyms of Coarsely

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Antonyms of Coarsely

Word Forms & Grammar

coarsely (comparative more coarsely, superlative most coarsely)

Words That Rhyme With Coarsely

Origin of Coarsely

From earlier coursely, from Middle English coursly (“naturally, logically”); equivalent to coarse +‎ -ly.

Quick Answers About Coarsely

What part of speech is coarsely?

Coarsely is an adverb.

What is the opposite of coarsely?

The opposite of coarsely is finely.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of coarsely?

The comparative form is more coarsely and the superlative form is most coarsely.

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