adj
frayed
frayd
Frayed (adj) means Worn away or unravelled at the edge, especially of fabric or rope. Example: “He wore a pair of frayed old jeans.”
adj
1
Worn away or unravelled at the edge, especially of fabric or rope.
"He wore a pair of frayed old jeans."
"The frayed cable was a fire risk."
2
Strained, exhausted, or worn down by stress.
"By the end of the shift her nerves were completely frayed."
How to use frayed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorn thin at the edges, or emotionally worn down by stress.
Common pairings
frayed edges
frayed nerves
frayed relationship
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more frayed
- Superlative
- most frayed
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Etymology
Past participle of fray, from Old French froiier, "to rub against," ultimately from Latin fricare, "to rub."
Rhymes for frayed
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What does “frayed” mean?
The word “frayed” means worn away or unravelled at the edge, especially of fabric or rope. In plain terms, worn thin at the edges, or emotionally worn down by stress.
How do you pronounce “frayed”?
“Frayed” is pronounced frayd (/fɹeɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “frayed” in a sentence?
Here is “frayed” used in a sentence: “He wore a pair of frayed old jeans.”
What part of speech is “frayed”?
“Frayed” is an adjective.
Where does the word “frayed” come from?
The word “frayed” comes from Latin. Past participle of fray, from Old French froiier, "to rub against," ultimately from Latin fricare, "to rub.".
How many meanings does “frayed” have?
“Frayed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: worn away or unravelled at the edge, especially of fabric or rope.
