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- [frey]
- /freɪ/
- /freɪ/
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- [frey]
- /freɪ/
Definitions of fray word
- noun fray a raveled or worn part, as in cloth: frays at the toes of well-worn sneakers. 1
- verb with object fray to wear (cloth, rope, etc.) to loose, raveled threads or fibers at the edge or end; cause to ravel out: Our old washing machine frayed all of our towels. Synonyms: ravel, tatter, wear out, become threadbare. 1
- verb with object fray to wear by rubbing (sometimes followed by through). 1
- verb with object fray to cause strain on (something); upset; discompose: All that arguing is fraying my nerves. Synonyms: irritate, stress, chafe, grate on. 1
- verb with object fray to rub. 1
- verb without object fray to wear into loose, raveled threads or fibers, as cloth; ravel out: My sweater frayed at the elbows. 1
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Origin of fray
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English frai; aphetic variant of affray
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Fray
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fray popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
fray usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fray
verb fray
- unravel — to separate or disentangle the threads of (a woven or knitted fabric, a rope, etc.).
- frazzle — the state of being frazzled or worn-out.
- chafe — If your skin chafes or is chafed by something, it becomes sore as a result of something rubbing against it.
- rub — to subject the surface of (a thing or person) to pressure and friction, as in cleaning, smoothing, polishing, coating, massaging, or soothing: to rub a table top with wax polish; to rub the entire back area.
- rip — to cut or tear apart in a rough or vigorous manner: to rip open a seam; to rip up a sheet.
noun fray
- fight — a battle or combat.
- argument — An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct.
- quarrel — a square-headed bolt or arrow, formerly used with a crossbow.
- fracas — a noisy, disorderly disturbance or fight; riotous brawl; uproar.
- dispute — to engage in argument or debate.
Antonyms for fray
verb fray
- sew — to ground (a vessel) at low tide (sometimes fol by up).
- please — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- mend — to make (something broken, worn, torn, or otherwise damaged) whole, sound, or usable by repairing: to mend old clothes; to mend a broken toy.
noun fray
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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