Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

abrase

/əˈbɹeɪz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: abrase
IPA: /əˈbɹeɪz/

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Rubbed smooth or blank.

Obsolete

verb

To wear down; rub clean; smoothen; abrade.

Obsolete; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"An abrase table."

Etymology

From Latin abrāsus, perfect passive participle of abrādō (“abrade”), from ab (“from, away from”) + rādō (“scrape”).

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: abrāsus

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /əˈbɹeɪz/
British English: /əˈbɹeɪz/

Usage

Inflected Forms

abrases (present, singular) abrasing (participle, present) abrased (participle, past) abrased (past)

Derived Forms

abrasive unabrased

Synonyms

abrade corrade rub down rub off

Rhymes With

days says ways plays raise phase praise phrase pays stays essays displays

Questions

How do you pronounce abrase?: The recorded pronunciation is /əˈbɹeɪz/.
What does abrase mean?: Rubbed smooth or blank.
Where does abrase come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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