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Dmitry Anykeen
Rough, tough, cruel, mean?
What's the difference between these four?
Could you give at least 1 example for each one please?
10 juin 2015 14:15
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rough- can mean several things for example the opposite of smooth
His hands were very rough.
He is not gentle- he is a rough boy.
tough- a person or thing that is strong and can stand up to rough treatment
"This material is very tough and therefore suitable for making work clothes"
Cruel- opposite of kind
"That king is very cruel and mistreats his people".
Mean- similar in meaning to cruel but a bit less strong
"That boy is mean to his little sister and teases her a lot".
10 juin 2015
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Dmitry Anykeen
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