verb🔗ShareAusfransen, sich auflösenTo (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope."The ribbon frayed at the cut end."Das Band franst am Schnittende aus.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZermürben, auslaugenTo cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength)."The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)"Der hektische Tag endete in zermürbten Nerven.mindactionconditionsufferingwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErschrecken, verängstigenFrighten; alarm"The loud crash in the kitchen frayed her nerves. "Der laute Knall in der Küche erschreckte sie.emotionsensationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBestreiten, bezahlenTo bear the expense of; to defray."The university offered her a scholarship to fray the costs of tuition and living expenses. "Die Universität bot ihr ein Stipendium an, um die Studien- und Lebenshaltungskosten zu bestreiten.financebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufreiben, abnutzenTo rub."The student frayed the edges of the paper while drawing the intricate design. "Der Schüler rieb die Ränder des Papiers auf, während er das komplizierte Design zeichnete.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAusgefranst, zerfasertUnravelled, worn at the end or edge."The old jeans had frayed cuffs, showing many loose threads. "Die alten Jeans hatten ausgefranste Bündchen, die viele lose Fäden zeigten.wearmaterialconditionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
