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broken vs rough

rough vs broken

broken is not a noun while rough is a noun.

broken and rough both are adjectives.

broken is not a verb while rough is a verb.

broken is not an adverb while rough is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
broken No Yes No No
rough Yes Yes Yes Yes
broken (noun) rough (noun)
the part of a golf course bordering the fairway where the grass is not cut short
broken (adjective) rough (adjective)
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split having or caused by an irregular surface
not continuous in space, time, or sequence or varying abruptly of the margin of a leaf shape; having the edge cut or fringed or scalloped
(especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken') not shaped by cutting or trimming
destroyed financially ready and able to resort to force or violence
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
discontinuous full of hardship or trials
subdued or brought low in condition or status not quite exact or correct
weakened and infirm violently agitated and turbulent
imperfectly spoken or written unkind or cruel or uncivil
lacking a part or parts unpleasantly stern
topographically very uneven not perfected
tamed or trained to obey (of persons or behavior) lacking refinement or finesse
not carefully or expertly made
broken (verb) rough (verb)
prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
broken (adverb) rough (adverb)
with rough motion as over a rough surface
with roughness or violence (`rough' is an informal variant for `roughly')
Difference between broken and rough

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