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“Raw” or “Roar”

Overview

raw / roar are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

raw: (noun) informal terms for nakedness. (adjective) having the surface exposed and painful. (adjective) not treated with heat to prepare it for eating. (adjective) not processed or refined. (adjective) brutally unfair or harsh. (adjective) untempered and unrefined. (adjective) used of wood and furniture. (adjective) lacking training or experience.

roar: (noun) the sound made by a lion. (verb) make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles. (verb) act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way; -R.A.Billington. (verb) laugh unrestrainedly and heartily.

Pronunciation

raw: r·AA

roar: r·AO·r

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Examples in Context

Examples of “raw”

  • …kind of visual database) allowing raw intelligence – largely textual reports
  • …topped with a variety of raw fish and vegetables/garnishes (also refers…
  • …source of food, fuel and raw materials.
  • The raw water is primarily treated in…
  • …mom by procuring all the raw material for the quilts from…
  • …transport passengers, manufactured goods and raw materials.
  • …it is not in its raw form.
  • …820 of them) are in raw concrete with bold colours on…
  • …flow, with the conversion of raw material to finished goods.
  • …good when paired with a raw, uncooked apple it must be…

Examples of “roar”

  • …a 1-year deal with Brisbane Roar, but the story repeated itself…
  • …|| James Meyer || Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC || 19…
  • …2005–06 season against the Queensland Roar in which he lobbed their…
  • …positions had been achieved, the roar of the battlewagons’ guns heralded…
  • …the 2009 Road to the Roar Canadian Olympic Curling Pre-Trials, which…
  • The sound is a low roar resembling a waterfall or heavy
  • …Gold Coast United v Brisbane Roar || 28 February 2011 ||…
  • The roar of the engines, acceleration and…
  • …also the sound of tiger roar 'grrr...'
  • The Pung cholom (meaning "roar of the drums") is a…


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