frayed

Meanings

• Adjective

  Worn or damaged so that the edges are coming apart or unraveling.

  - "The edges of the old carpet are frayed."
  - "My sweater has frayed cuffs."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with frayed
played , strayed , rayed , weighed

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Variants

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frayed , fray , fraying , frays

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'worn threadbare' or 'worn out'. From Old English frēogan, meaning 'to wear out'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'frayed' is often used in the textile industry to describe fabric that has been damaged or worn.

2. The word 'frayed' appears in the title of the short story 'The Frayed Knot' by O. Henry.

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Related Concepts

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1. worn out: A state of being used so much that it is no longer in good condition.

2. threadbare: Worn out or old, often used to describe clothing or fabric.

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Culture

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In literature, 'frayed' is often used metaphorically to describe emotions or relationships that are worn down or coming apart. In art, frayed edges can be used to convey a sense of aging or decay.

How to Memorize "frayed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a piece of fabric or clothing that is frayed, with threads coming apart at the edges.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'frayed' with the idea of something that is worn out or coming apart.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'frayed' sounds like 'thread' + 'worn'.

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