Raw: meaning, definitions and examples

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raw

[ rɔː ]

^{Context #1}

in the context of data

In a natural state; not processed or refined.

Synonyms

crude, unprocessed, untreated

Examples of usage

Raw data needs to be cleaned and organized before analysis.
She prefers to work with raw materials to create her art.
The raw footage from the camera requires editing before it can be used in the final video.

^{Context #2}

in the context of food

Uncooked food, especially vegetables.

Synonyms

fresh, natural, uncooked

Examples of usage

I enjoy eating a salad made with fresh raw vegetables.
Sushi is a popular dish that often includes raw fish.
Raw fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet.

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in the context of emotions

In a natural state; not processed or refined.

Synonyms

directly, genuinely, intensely

Examples of usage

He spoke to her raw, without any filters or pretense.
She felt the emotions raw and unfiltered after the breakup.
The pain of losing a loved one hit her raw and hard.

Translations

Translations of the word "raw" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cru

bruto
não processado

🇮🇳 कच्चा

अपरिष्कृत
असंसाधित

🇩🇪 roh

unbearbeitet
unverarbeitet

🇮🇩 mentah

kasar
belum diproses

🇺🇦 сирий

необроблений
неперероблений

🇵🇱 surowy

nieprzetworzony
nieobrobiony

🇯🇵 生

未加工
未処理

🇫🇷 brut

cru
non traité

🇪🇸 crudo

bruto
no procesado

🇹🇷 ham

işlenmemiş
çiğ

🇰🇷 날것의

가공되지 않은
처리되지 않은

🇸🇦 خام

غير معالج
غير مكرر

🇨🇿 surový

neopracovaný
nezpracovaný

🇸🇰 surový

neopracovaný
nespracovaný

🇨🇳 生的

未加工
未处理的

🇸🇮 surov

neobdelan
nepredelan

🇮🇸 hrá

óunnin
óunnin

🇰🇿 шикі

өңделмеген
аяқталмаған

🇬🇪 ნედლი

დაუმუშავებელი
დაუმუშავებელი

🇦🇿 xam

emal olunmamış
işlənməmiş

🇲🇽 crudo

bruto
no procesado

Word origin

The word 'raw' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'hreaw' meaning 'uncooked'. Over time, its usage expanded to refer to things in their natural state or unrefined condition. The concept of 'raw' has gained popularity in various fields such as data analysis, food preparation, and emotional expression, highlighting the importance of authenticity and purity. The word continues to be used widely in modern English to convey the idea of being unprocessed or uncooked.