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wrapped-up

|wrapped-up|

/ræpt ʌp/

(wrap)

cover or enclose

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun
wrap	wrappers	wraps	wrapped	wrapped	wrapping	wrapper	wrap-up

Etymology

Etymology Information

'wrap' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wræppan,' where 'wræppan' meant 'to fold or cover.'

Historical Evolution

'wræppan' changed from Old English word 'wræppan' and eventually became the modern English word 'wrap.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fold or cover,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to enclose or envelop something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

completely absorbed or involved in something.

She was so wrapped-up in her book that she didn't hear me call her.

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Adjective 2

finished or completed.

The project is all wrapped-up now.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45