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The abrasive sponge scratched the pan.
What does Abrasive mean?
Abrasive means rough or harsh.
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Rough enough to scrape a surface, or harsh in manner or speech.
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His abrasive tone made the conversation uncomfortable.
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The character's abrasive comments pushed people away instead of helping.
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WordAbrasive.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningAbrasive means rough or harsh.
ExampleExample: The abrasive sponge scratched the pan.
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- Syllables
- uh · bray · siv
- Strongest beat
- bray
- Ending
- siv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bray.
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Abrasive word family
Base word
abrasive
adverb
abrasively
In a rough or harsh way.
noun
abrasion
A scrape or worn area caused by rubbing.
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