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Coarsely

usgb/ˈkɔːrsli/Volume
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Texture NuancePlay
Use 'coarsely' when describing textures that are roughly processed or not fine. SlideShe preferred her coffee beans coarsely ground.
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Not DelicatePlay
'Coarsely' implies a lack of delicacy or refinement in the way something is done. SlideThe salad was coarsely chopped, giving it a rustic feel.
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Culinary TermsPlay
In cooking, 'coarsely' often precedes terms like 'chopped', 'ground', or 'grated' to describe size. SlideFor the stew, you need to have the vegetables coarsely chopped.