Frayed: meaning, definitions and examples

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frayed

 

[ freɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

worn out

Showing the effects of hard or long use; worn.

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Context #2 | Verb

tear

To become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing or friction.

Examples of usage

Translations

Translations of the word "frayed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desgastado

🇮🇳 घिसा हुआ

🇩🇪 ausgefranst

🇮🇩 kusut

🇺🇦 потертий

🇵🇱 postrzępiony

🇯🇵 ほつれた

🇫🇷 effiloché

🇪🇸 desgastado

🇹🇷 aşınmış

🇰🇷 해진

🇸🇦 بالي

🇨🇿 roztřepený

🇸🇰 ošúchaný

🇨🇳 磨损

🇸🇮 obrabljen

🇮🇸 tættur

🇰🇿 тозған

🇬🇪 დაკაწრული

🇦🇿 aşınmış

🇲🇽 desgastado

Etymology

The word 'frayed' originated from the Middle English word 'freyn', meaning to wear away or unravel. It has been used in English language since the 14th century.

See also: fray.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,356, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.