wrap
Wrap (verb) means to cover something completely by folding material around it. Example: “She wrapped the gift in bright red paper.”
How to use wrap
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo cover something by folding material around it; also, a rolled-up food or a filming wrap-up.
Word forms
wrapped past tense, wrapt past tense, wraps plural, wraps singular
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Etymology
From Middle English wrappen, of uncertain origin, though it may be related to old Germanic words for pressing or stuffing something.
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Rhymes for wrap
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What does “wrap” mean?
The word “wrap” means to cover something completely by folding material around it. In plain terms, to cover something by folding material around it; also, a rolled-up food or a filming wrap-up.
How do you pronounce “wrap”?
“Wrap” is pronounced rap (/ɹæp/ in IPA).
How do you use “wrap” in a sentence?
Here is “wrap” used in a sentence: “She wrapped the gift in bright red paper.”
What is the opposite of “wrap”?
The opposite of “wrap” — its antonyms — is unwrap.
What part of speech is “wrap”?
Depending on how it is used, “wrap” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “wrap” come from?
The word “wrap” comes from Middle English. From Middle English wrappen, of uncertain origin, though it may be related to old Germanic words for pressing or stuffing something.
Is “wrap” a common word?
“Wrap” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “wrap” have?
“Wrap” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to cover something completely by folding material around it.
What is the difference between wrap and unwrap?
To wrap something is to cover it completely by folding material around it, while to unwrap is to remove that covering. They are opposites describing the same object at different stages.
What is the difference between wrap and rap?
Wrap and rap are homophones with different meanings. Wrap means to cover something by folding material around it, or to finish filming, while rap refers to a sharp knock or a style of rhythmic speech set to music.
What are common collocations with wrap?
Common phrases include wrap up (to finish or to dress warmly), gift wrap, shrink wrap, and wrap around. In each case the core idea is enclosing something or bringing an activity to a close.
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