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Used with nouns:
"
They traveled through rough terrain."
(terrain, country, roads, water, weather)
"
It has a rough texture."
(texture, surface, exterior)
"
She had a rough childhood."
(childhood, time, night)
"
This is only a rough translation."
(translation, guess, draft, estimate, figure, idea, indication)
"
People are afraid of him because of his rough nature."
(nature, personality, look, appearance, behavior, conduct)
"
He was fired for the rough treatment of his employees."
(treatment, managing, management, supervision)
"
She was scolded for the rough handling of the delicate machinery."
(handling, use)
"
Her sons engage in rough play."
(play, sports)
Used with verbs:
"
It looks rough on the outside."
(looks, be: is/am/are)
"
He acts rough, but he's actually really nice."
(acts, behaves)
"
Her sons play rough."
(play)
