raw (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /rɔː/

Definition

In its natural, uncooked, or unprocessed state.

Examples

• The recipe calls for raw vegetables, not cooked ones.

• She prefers her fish raw, like in sushi.

• He ate the raw oysters with a squeeze of lemon.

How to Use raw

raw materials (collocation)

Natural resources that have not been processed or refined. — "The factory uses raw materials like cotton and wool."

raw data (collocation)

Information that has not been processed, analyzed, or organized. — "The researchers collected raw data from the survey."

raw talent (collocation)

Natural ability or skill that has not been developed or trained. — "She has raw talent as a singer, but needs lessons."

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