Cool MateMeaning of Crude
in its natural state, before it has been processed or refined
In simple words: Not well made or done; rough.
Crude in a sentence
- **crude oil/metal**
- the crude mortality rate
- We adjusted crude effects for age, education, height and weight.
- **crude jokes/language**
- **In crude terms**, a heart attack is a plumbing problem in blood vessels around the heart.
- a crude drawing of a face
How to use Crude
Use 'crude' to describe something that is not refined or sophisticated, such as materials or behavior. It can be informal when discussing manners or language, but avoid using it to describe anything that requires a more formal tone.
Grammar pattern
crude + noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'crude' drawing — it's simple and not detailed.
Related words
Collocations with Crude
- crude oil
- crude behavior
- crude joke
Opposites of Crude
- refined
- sophisticated
- polished
Common mistakes with Crude
- Confused with 'rude' — they have different meanings.
- Using 'crude' to describe something artistic, which may be inappropriate.
- Misplacing 'crude' in phrases, such as saying 'crudely' instead of simply 'crude'.
Crude appears in
Crude in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خام, بدائي
غير مصقول أو متقن؛ تقريبي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কাঁচা, অপরিশোধিত
ভালোভাবে তৈরি বা করা হয়নি; রুক্ষ।
- GermanDeutsch
roh
Nicht gut gemacht oder getan; grob.
- SpanishEspañol
Bruto, Crudo
No está bien hecho o hecho; áspero.
- Persianفارسی
خام، ابتدایی، زمخت
خوب ساخته نشده یا انجام نشده؛ زمخت.
- FrenchFrançais
Brut
Pas bien fait ou réalisé ; grossier.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कच्चा, अशिष्ट
अच्छी तरह से नहीं बनाया गया या किया गया; खुरदरा।
- ItalianItaliano
Greggio, grezzo, rozzo
Non ben fatto o eseguito; grezzo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Bruto, Cru
Não bem feito ou feito; áspero.
- RussianРусский
Неочищенный, Грубый
Сделано или выполнено не очень хорошо; грубо.
- Urduاردو
خام, بھونڈا
اچھی طرح سے نہیں بنایا گیا یا کیا گیا؛ خستہ حال۔
- Chinese中文
粗糙的, 未经提炼的
做得不好或做得不好的；粗糙的。
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Frequently asked questions about Crude
What does Crude mean?
Not well made or done; rough.
What is the definition of Crude?
in its natural state, before it has been processed or refined
How do you use Crude in a sentence?
**crude oil/metal**
Can you give another example of Crude?
the crude mortality rate
What are synonyms for Crude?
Common alternatives include rough, unrefined, basic, primitive, raw.
What is the opposite of Crude?
Opposite meanings include refined, sophisticated, polished.
What words go with Crude?
It commonly pairs with crude oil, crude behavior, crude joke.
What are common mistakes when using Crude?
Confused with 'rude' — they have different meanings. Using 'crude' to describe something artistic, which may be inappropriate. Misplacing 'crude' in phrases, such as saying 'crudely' instead of simply 'crude'.
How do you pronounce Crude?
US: /["/kruːd/"]/, UK: /["/kruːd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Crude?
Use 'crude' to describe something that is not refined or sophisticated, such as materials or behavior. It can be informal when discussing manners or language, but avoid using it to describe anything that requires a more formal tone.
What CEFR level is Crude?
"Crude" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.