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Frail
Sounds like
FRAYL
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Simple meaning
What does Frail mean?
Weak or delicate.
Dictionary definition
Weak, delicate, or easily damaged.
Example sentences
Frail in a sentence
easy
The frail branch snapped easily.
medium
The old paper was too frail to handle roughly.
hard
Frail can describe physical weakness, delicate objects, or vulnerable health.
Synonyms
Words like Frail
delicateEasily damaged or needing care.
weakRelated word that supports the meaning of frail.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sturdyStrong and solid.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to frail, depending on context.
Word family
Frail word family
Base word
frail
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Practice 1
What does frail mean?
Frail means weak or delicate.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to frail?
Delicate is close in meaning to frail in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of frail?
Sturdy contrasts with frail.
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