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fray

/freɪ/
fray freɪ
English Definition
n./v. fight; to wear out
中文释义
争斗，磨损
Significado en Español
riña, desgaste
한국어 뜻
싸움, 마모
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cuộc ẩu đả, sự mòn
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Example Sentence

They joined the fray in court.

他们在法庭上参与争斗。

Synonyms
fight brawl
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fray(rubbing, quarrel)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “fray” as used in the sentence: The heated debate soon began to fray the nerves of everyone involved.

  1. A mend
  2. B unravel
  3. C polish
  4. D assemble
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B — unravel. “fray” means n./v. fight; to wear out

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The rope began to ______ after rubbing against the sharp rock.

  1. A tighten
  2. B strengthen
  3. C fray
  4. D harden
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C — fray. “fray” means n./v. fight; to wear out

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Common questions about “fray”

What does “fray” mean?

fray — n./v. fight; to wear out. In Chinese: 争斗，磨损.

How do you pronounce “fray”?

fray is pronounced /freɪ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: fray.

How do you use “fray” in a sentence?

They joined the fray in court. (他们在法庭上参与争斗。)

What are synonyms for “fray”?

fight, brawl — all close in meaning to fray (n./v. fight; to wear out).

Is “fray” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. fray appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “fray”?

fray(rubbing, quarrel)

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