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wrapped

wrap
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rap]
    • /ræp/
    • /ræpt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rap]
    • /ræp/

Definitions of wrapped word

  • verb with object wrapped to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed by up): She wrapped her head in a scarf. 1
  • verb with object wrapped to enclose and make fast (an article, bundle, etc.) within a covering of paper or the like (often followed by up): He wrapped the package up in brown paper. 1
  • verb with object wrapped to wind, fold, or bind (something) about as a covering. 1
  • verb with object wrapped to protect with coverings, outer garments, etc. (usually followed by up). 1
  • verb with object wrapped to cover (fingernails) with a sheer silk or linen fabric, as to repair or strengthen them. 1
  • verb with object wrapped to surround, envelop, shroud, or hide. 1

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Origin of wrapped

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English (v.), of obscure origin; compare dialectal Danish vravle to wind

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Wrapped

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

wrapped popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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".

Synonyms for wrapped

adjective wrapped

  • covered — A covered area is an area that has a roof.
  • cloaked — Wearing a cloak.
  • encased — Enclose or cover in a case or close-fitting surround.
  • protected — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
  • clothed — If you are clothed in a certain way, you are dressed in that way.

Antonyms for wrapped

adjective wrapped

  • uncovered — having no cover or covering.
  • unwrapped — to remove or open the wrapping of.

Top questions with wrapped

  • how to cook bacon wrapped chicken breast?

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