raw
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B1
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/rɔ/
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/rɔː/
natural state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'raw' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hrēaw', where 'hrēaw' meant 'uncooked or unprocessed'.
Historical Evolution
'hrēaw' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'raw'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'uncooked or unprocessed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 2
(of a material or substance) in its natural state; not yet processed or refined.
The raw materials are imported from abroad.
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Adjective 3
(of a person) inexperienced or untrained.
He is still raw in the field of engineering.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35