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scrape together

scrape to·geth·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [skreyp tuh-geth -er]
    • /skreɪp təˈgɛð ər/
    • /skreɪp təˈɡeðə(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skreyp tuh-geth -er]
    • /skreɪp təˈgɛð ər/

Definitions of scrape together words

  • verb with object scrape together to deprive of or free from an outer layer, adhering matter, etc., or to smooth by drawing or rubbing something, especially a sharp or rough instrument, over the surface: to scrape a table to remove paint and varnish. 1
  • verb with object scrape together to remove (an outer layer, adhering matter, etc.) in this way: to scrape the paint and varnish from a table. 1
  • verb with object scrape together to scratch, injure, or mar the surface of in this way: to scrape one's arm on a rough wall. 1
  • verb with object scrape together to produce by scraping: He scraped his initials on the rock. 1
  • verb with object scrape together to collect or do by or as if by scraping; do or gather laboriously or with difficulty (usually followed by up or together): They managed to scrape together a football team. 1
  • verb with object scrape together to rub harshly on or across (something): Don't scrape the floor with your boots! 1
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Origin of scrape together

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (verb) Middle English scrapen, from Old Norse skrapa (replacing Middle English shrapen from Old English scrapian “to scratch”); (cognate with Old Norse skrapa); (noun) Middle English, derivative of the verb

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Parts of speech for Scrape together

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Scrape together

scrape together popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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".

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Synonyms for scrape together

verb scrape together

  • accessed — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
  • accessing — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
  • bring home — introduce to parents
  • clean up — If you clean up a mess or clean up a place where there is a mess, you make things tidy and free of dirt again.
  • close with — to engage in battle with an enemy
All 25 Synonyms of scrape together

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