CEFR A2

raw

adjective

Meaning

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.

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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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