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Meaning of "abrade" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ABRADE

From Latin abrādere to scrape away, from ab-1 + rādere to scrape.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ABRADE

abrade  [əˈbreɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ABRADE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Abrade is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb abrade in English.

WHAT DOES ABRADE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Abrasion

Abrasion may refer to: ▪ Abrasion, a wound consisting of superficial damage to the skin ▪ Abrasion, the loss of tooth structure by mechanical forces from a foreign element ▪ Abrasion, mechanical scraping of a surface by friction between and moving particles ▪ Abrasion, The effect of an abrasive: scratches, removal of surface, etc. ▪ Abrasion coast, a coastline that is characterised by the removal of material, typically resulting in sea cliffs.

Definition of abrade in the English dictionary

The definition of abrade in the dictionary is to scrape away or wear down by friction; erode.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO ABRADE

PRESENT

Present
I abrade
you abrade
he/she/it abrades
we abrade
you abrade
they abrade
Present continuous
I am abrading
you are abrading
he/she/it is abrading
we are abrading
you are abrading
they are abrading
Present perfect
I have abraded
you have abraded
he/she/it has abraded
we have abraded
you have abraded
they have abraded
Present perfect continuous
I have been abrading
you have been abrading
he/she/it has been abrading
we have been abrading
you have been abrading
they have been abrading
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I abraded
you abraded
he/she/it abraded
we abraded
you abraded
they abraded
Past continuous
I was abrading
you were abrading
he/she/it was abrading
we were abrading
you were abrading
they were abrading
Past perfect
I had abraded
you had abraded
he/she/it had abraded
we had abraded
you had abraded
they had abraded
Past perfect continuous
I had been abrading
you had been abrading
he/she/it had been abrading
we had been abrading
you had been abrading
they had been abrading
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will abrade
you will abrade
he/she/it will abrade
we will abrade
you will abrade
they will abrade
Future continuous
I will be abrading
you will be abrading
he/she/it will be abrading
we will be abrading
you will be abrading
they will be abrading
Future perfect
I will have abraded
you will have abraded
he/she/it will have abraded
we will have abraded
you will have abraded
they will have abraded
Future perfect continuous
I will have been abrading
you will have been abrading
he/she/it will have been abrading
we will have been abrading
you will have been abrading
they will have been abrading
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would abrade
you would abrade
he/she/it would abrade
we would abrade
you would abrade
they would abrade
Conditional continuous
I would be abrading
you would be abrading
he/she/it would be abrading
we would be abrading
you would be abrading
they would be abrading
Conditional perfect
I would have abrade
you would have abrade
he/she/it would have abrade
we would have abrade
you would have abrade
they would have abrade
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been abrading
you would have been abrading
he/she/it would have been abrading
we would have been abrading
you would have been abrading
they would have been abrading
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you abrade
we let´s abrade
you abrade
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to abrade
Past participle
abraded
Present Participle
abrading
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ABRADE


abraid
əˈbreɪd
afraid
əˈfreɪd
Belgrade
bɛlˈɡreɪd
braid
breɪd
cornbraid
ˈkɔːnˌbreɪd
degrade
dɪˈɡreɪd
digitigrade
ˈdɪdʒɪtɪˌɡreɪd
downgrade
ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪd
embraid
ɪmˈbreɪd
first-grade
ˌfɜːstˈɡreɪd
grade
ɡreɪd
high-grade
ˌhaɪˈɡreɪd
masquerade
ˌmæskəˈreɪd
misgrade
ˌmɪsˈɡreɪd
parade
pəˈreɪd
raid
reɪd
trade
treɪd
unbraid
ʌnˈbreɪd
upbraid
ʌpˈbreɪd
upgrade
ʌpˈɡreɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ABRADE

abracadabra
abrachia
abradable
abradant
abrader
Abraham
Abraham´s bosom
abraid
abram
abranchial
abranchiate
abrasax
abrasion
abrasive
abrasively
abrasiveness
abraxas
abray
abrazo
abreact

WORDS THAT END LIKE ABRADE

balustrade
chamber of trade
charade
dress parade
export trade
fair trade
first grade
fourth grade
free trade
hit parade
import-export trade
Kerkrade
low-grade
make the grade
on the downgrade
on the upgrade
retail trade
retrograde
sixth grade
tirade

Synonyms and antonyms of abrade in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ABRADE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «abrade» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of abrade
erase · erode · file · graze · grind · rub off · scour · scrape · scratch · scuff · skin · wear down · wear off

Translation of «abrade» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ABRADE

Find out the translation of abrade to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of abrade from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «abrade» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

磨损
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lijar
570 millions of speakers

English

abrade
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नष्ट करना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كشط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

обдирать
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

abradar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঘষা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

abraser
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Abrade
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

abschleifen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

すり減らす
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마모
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Abrade
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cọ xát
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிராய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अबादे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aşındırmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

abradere
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szlifować
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

обдирати
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

șlefui
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τρίψτε
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skure
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skava
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

slipes
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of abrade

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ABRADE»

The term «abrade» is quite widely used and occupies the 53.807 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ABRADE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «abrade» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «abrade» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about abrade

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ABRADE»

Discover the use of abrade in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to abrade and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Guide To English Grammar: Conjugation of Verbs Volume 1
Singular I abrade You abrade He/she/it abrades 1. 2. 3. Singular I abraded You abraded He/she/it abraded 1. 2. 3. Singular I shall abrade You will abrade He/ she/it will abrade 1. 2. 3. Singular I have abraded You have abraded He/she/it has ...
Bessie Brooks, 2013
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The Modern Guide to Golf Clubmaking: The Principles and ...
As with the case of cutting shafts, there are several methods that can be used to abrade the tip of the shaft prior to assembly. While tip abrasion can be performed by hand sanding or filing, it is highly recommended that clubmakers consider ...
Jeff Jackson, Jeff Summitt, 2001
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The Repair of Vehicle Bodies
Table 7.5 (Continued) Abrasion or chemical Material Cleaning treatment Procedure Diallylphthalate Degrease with solvent, Abrade with medium grit emery Repeat degreasing plastics unless using paper cyanoacrylates Epoxy plastics ...
Andrew Livesey, Alan Robinson, 2006
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American Hereford Record and Hereford Herd Book
Teresa 094147 Rush 562936 Walline 613363 Rush 562936 Antrev 613309 Abrade 506928 Anna Belle 015836 Abrade 500928 Rhea 604144 Rush 562936 Olala 094140 Rush 562936 Rosalie 09414(5 Rush 562936 Agnes (¡13305 Rush  ...
American Hereford Cattle Breeders' Association, 1921
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American Hereford Record and Hereford Herd Book
Opal 530002 Polled Success A. 352729 Lucile 449951 Polled Success A. 352729 . . . . .. Bertha 429040 Distinction 7th 541912 .. Nellie Beauty 516075 Distinction 7th 541912 . 516072 Abrade 506928 416785 Abrade 506928 . 424433 Goff ...
American Hereford Association, 1919
6
Electrical Contacts: Fundamentals, Applications and Technology
Silver-plated surfaces. Indoors — Dry Places — Oil Remove dirt and grease with white spirit, alcohol, solvent cleaner or the like. Abrade aluminum and copper surfaces only with a wire brush or a rough file. Do not abrade plated surfaces.
Milenko Braunovic, Nikolai K. Myshkin, Valery V. Konchits, 2006
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Saltwater Slavery: A Middle Passage from Africa to American ...
A splinter group of the Abrade continued to move eastward until the end of the century, when they settled in the Nyanaoase district, on the northern edge of the Ga-speaking polities around Accra. The Abrade settlement was at first welcomed  ...
Stephanie E. Smallwood, 2009
8
Innovations in Materials Manufacturing, Fabrication, and ...
... acid etch at room temperature Abrade then degrease or vapor clean, or acid etching Abrade, apply silicone primers, solvent clean Abrade, solvent clean Abrade, solvent clean, apply primers Abrade, solvent clean, apply primers Abrade, ...
Mel Schwartz, 2010
9
A Citizen's Guide to Terrorism Preparedness and Response: ...
For cyanide, use delayed pulmonary Gently wash skin with antidotes (sodium nitrite edema soap and water and then sodium Do not abrade skin thiosulfate) For eyes, flush with plenty of water or normal saline Choking! Remove clothing Fresh ...
‎2003
10
Painting and Decorating
Preparatory processes To achieve high standard base or ground coats treatments should be as follows: Untreated surfaces Oil based Grounds dust off, abrade dry and re-dust apply primer or sealer to the surface face fill, allow to dry, sand ...
Roy Hughes, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ABRADE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term abrade is used in the context of the following news items.
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Mountain View Man Pays $300 Fine, Restitution for ONSR Vandalism
“They are using wire brushes, water and vinegar, and lots of elbow grease to abrade the paint without etching the surface of the stone too much ... «Wayne County Journal Banner, Jul 15»
2
Why are these guys hanging off a cliff?
"They are using wire brushes, water and vinegar, and lots of elbow grease to abrade the paint without etching the surface of the stone too much ... «Springfield News-Leader, Jun 15»
3
When an Open Relationship Comes at a Price
From now on, I was going to stick to one friend at a time. Yes, chains are heavy, chains rust and abrade, but they also bind us and keep us safe. «New York Times, Jun 15»
4
Manufacturer of Asbestos-Free Product May Still Be Liable for …
... had the capacity to abrade asbestos-free brake linings, which were available during the time period Mr. Sherman utilized the arcing machine. «JD Supra, Jun 15»
5
Latest report on abrasives market: global industry analysis and …
They are used to clean, abrade, scour, grind and remove solid materials by the action of rubbing. Two kinds of abrasives are available in global ... «WhaTech, Jun 15»
6
Is the Gospel Cool? Should it Be?
4:10) in the proclamation of the cross and the Crucified One, which abrade human pride far as the curse is found (1 Cor. 1:18, Gal. 6:14), He ... «Charisma News, Jun 15»
7
Recent research into the bonded abrasives market: global industry …
They are usually used to clean, grind, scour, abrade or remove the solid material usually by using impact or by the rubbing action. Abrasives ... «WhaTech, Jun 15»
8
Lake Of The Woods Muskie Opener June 20th
By doing so you abrade its eyes, injure the surrounding tissue and may cause blindness. See more on Lake Of The Woods MN here! «MuskieFIRST, Jun 15»
9
The Menard's offshore trick bag
This arrangement makes the sinker ride on the knot above the swivel rather than on the swivel itself, where it can abrade and weaken the line. «Louisiana Sportsman, Jun 15»
10
A titular and symbolic move in the house of Murdoch inspires a left …
No, it's Fox News and Bill O'Reilly and the stable of conservative firebrands that abrade and annoy and drive the professional left crazy. In fact ... «RT, Jun 15»

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