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Fray
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Simple meaning
What does Fray mean?
To unravel or wear down.
Dictionary definition
To unravel at the edge, wear down, or enter a fight or contest.
Example sentences
Fray in a sentence
easy
The rope began to fray.
medium
Arguments can fray a friendship.
hard
Fray can describe cloth coming apart, nerves wearing down, or a conflict.
Synonyms
Words like Fray
unravelCome apart into threads.
threadRelated word that supports the meaning of fray.
Antonyms
Opposite words
mendRepair or make whole.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fray, depending on context.
Word family
Fray word family
Base word
fray
noun
fraies
More than one fray.
verb
frayed
Past or related form of fray.
verb
fraying
Action form of fray.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fray mean?
Fray means to unravel or wear down.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fray?
Unravel is close in meaning to fray in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fray?
Mend contrasts with fray.
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