fraying Synonyms & Antonyms
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Fraying as a Verb
present participle and gerund of fray
To (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.
The ribbon frayed at the cut end.
To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).
The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)
Frighten; alarm
To bear the expense of; to defray.
To rub.
Fraying as a Noun
Frayed material.
Any frayings of rope should be removed.
The skin which a deer frays from its horns.
Fraying in a Sentence
Any frayings of rope should be removed.
The ribbon frayed at the cut end.
The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)
Word Forms & Grammar
fraying
fraying (plural frayings)
Words That Rhyme With Fraying
Fraying in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɹeɪ.ɪŋ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | present participle and gerund of fray |
| Plural | frayings |
Fraying Pronunciation
Fraying is pronounced /ˈfɹeɪ.ɪŋ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (fɹeɪ).