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scraped

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/skreɪpt/

(scrape)

remove by rubbing

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounVerb
scrapescrapesscrapesscrapedscrapedscrapingscraperscrapesscrapes
Etymology
Etymology Information

'scrape' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'scrapen,' where 'scrap-' meant 'to scratch or rub.'

Historical Evolution

'scrapen' transformed into the modern English word 'scrape' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to scratch or rub,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'scrape'.

He scraped the paint off the wall.

Synonyms

abradedrubbedscratched

Antonyms

smoothed

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Idioms

scrape by

Last updated: 2025/04/08 01:52