Abrade

Pronunciation: /əˈbreɪd/

Definitions of abrade

verb to scrape or wear away by friction or erosion

Example Sentences

A1 She abraded her knee when she fell off her bike.

A2 The rough sandpaper can abrade the surface of the wood.

B1 It is important to be careful when using abrasive materials that can abrade your skin.

B2 The constant friction caused by the machine abraded the metal over time.

C1 The harsh weather conditions abraded the paint on the old building.

C2 The fine sand particles abraded the delicate surface of the statue, causing damage.

Examples of abrade in a Sentence

formal The rough surface of the sandpaper can abrade the metal surface.

informal Be careful not to abrade the paint when scrubbing the car.

slang I accidentally abraded my skin on the rough edge of the table.

figurative His constant criticism began to abrade her self-confidence over time.

Grammatical Forms of abrade

• past tense: abraded
• plural: abrades
• comparative: more abraded
• superlative: most abraded
• present tense: abrades
• future tense: will abrade
• perfect tense: has abraded
• continuous tense: is abrading
• singular: abrade
• positive degree: abrade
• infinitive: abrade
• gerund: abrading
• participle: abraded

Origin and Evolution of abrade

First Known Use: 1660 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abrade' originated from the Latin word 'abradere', which means 'to scrape off'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abrade' has retained its original meaning of scraping off or wearing away a surface through friction.