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raw
/ɹɔː/
When describing food, "raw" is the opposite of "cooked." It is used for both vegetables and meats. In a social or emotional context, "raw" describes feelings that are honest and powerful because they haven't been hidden or softened. When talking about weather, "raw" doesn't just mean cold; it usually means a combination of cold, wet, and windy air that feels piercing to the skin.
💬Casual Conversation
IS THE FISH RAW? I CANT TELL FROM THE PICTURE.
It's sushi, Eleanor. Get a grip.
Meanings
Not cooked.
"I prefer eating raw carrots over boiled ones."
In its natural state; not yet processed or refined.
"The company exports raw materials like iron ore and copper."
Unfiltered, blunt, or lacking sophistication in expression.
"The singer's raw emotion brought the audience to tears."
Cold, damp, and unpleasant (usually referring to weather).
"It was a raw, windy morning on the coast."