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frayed

/fɹeɪd/

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verb

To (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.

Examples :

"The ribbon frayed at the cut end."

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verb

To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).

Examples :

"The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)"

mind action condition suffering wear

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verb

Frighten; alarm

Examples :

"The loud crash in the kitchen frayed her nerves. "

emotion sensation mind

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verb

To bear the expense of; to defray.

Examples :

"The university offered her a scholarship to fray the costs of tuition and living expenses. "

finance business

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verb

Examples :

"The student frayed the edges of the paper while drawing the intricate design. "

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adjective

Unravelled, worn at the end or edge.

Examples :

"The old jeans had frayed cuffs, showing many loose threads. "

wear material condition appearance