Meaning & use
coarsely
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In a rough, unrefined, or roughly textured manner; also, in a crude or unrefined way of speaking or behaving.
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Chop the onions coarsely before adding them to the stew.
He spoke so coarsely at dinner that his mother was embarrassed.
A note on using this word
In cooking instructions, "coarsely" signals larger, rougher pieces, as opposed to "finely," which calls for small, even cuts.
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