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wrapt

wrapt
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rapt]
    • /ræpt/
    • /ræps/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rapt]
    • /ræpt/

Definitions of wrapt word

  • verb wrapt a simple past tense and past participle of wrap. 1
  • verb with object wrapt to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed by up): She wrapped her head in a scarf. 1
  • verb with object wrapt 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 wrapt to wind, fold, or bind (something) about as a covering. 1
  • verb with object wrapt to protect with coverings, outer garments, etc. (usually followed by up). 1
  • verb with object wrapt to cover (fingernails) with a sheer silk or linen fabric, as to repair or strengthen them. 1

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Origin of wrapt

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 Wrapt

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

wrapt popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

wrapt usage trend in Literature

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