abrase
abrase · abrases · abrased · abrasing
To wear down; rub clean; smoothen; abradeTo wear down; rub clean; smoothen; abrade.
/əˈbɹeɪz/
Meaning
1 senses(obsolete)To wear down; rub clean; smoothen; abrade.
More definitions
- wear away
Origin
From Latin abrāsus, perfect passive participle of abrādō (“abrade”), from ab (“from, awayFrom Latin abrāsus, perfect passive participle of abrādō (“abrade”), from ab (“from, away from”) + rādō (“scrape”).
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Forms
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4 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle