pur — meaning in English

English meaning

• crude adj In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
• neat adj Tidy and orderly; clean in appearance.
• pure adj Not mixed with anything else; free from impurities or contamination.
• sheer adjective Thin enough to see through.
• straight adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.

Senses

pur is used for these senses in English:

• crude Lacking concealing elements.
• neat Free from contaminants; unadulterated, undiluted. Particularly of liquor and cocktails; see usage below.
• pure (of sound) Without harmonics or overtones; not harsh or discordant.
• sheer Used to emphasize the amount or degree of something.
• straight Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]

crude — full definition

1. adj In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
2. adj Roughly made, simple, or lacking sophistication.
3. adj Vulgar or lacking tact, especially in language or humour.

neat — full definition

1. adj Tidy and orderly; clean in appearance.
2. adj Of a spirit or drink: served pure, without ice, water, or mixer.
3. adj Skilfully or cleverly done; elegant in a simple way.
4. intj Used informally to express approval; cool, great.

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