Meaning of "fray" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FRAY

Short for affray.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF FRAY

fray  [freɪ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FRAY

Fray is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb fray in English.

WHAT DOES FRAY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fray

Fray is an eight-issue comic book limited series, a futuristic spin-off of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Written by Buffy creator Joss Whedon, the series follows a Slayer named Melaka Fray, a chosen one in a time where vampires are returning to the slums of New York City, and the rich-poor divide is even greater. Volume one is drawn by Karl Moline and Andy Owens. The series was published by Dark Horse Comics beginning in 2001, with delays between the first six and the final two issues caused by Whedon's TV commitments, during which Moline illustrated Route 666 for CrossGen Comics. After the series' conclusion in August 2003, a trade paperback collecting the whole series was also published by Dark Horse. In a short video promoting the charity Equality Now Joss Whedon confirmed that "Fray is not done, Fray is coming back. More than that, I will not say." This was reiterated in 2007's Comic Con where Joss stated that he "absolutely would be returning to that world." Fray next appears as a main character in the 2008 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight crossover story arc, "Time of Your Life", by Whedon and Moline.

Definition of fray in the English dictionary

The first definition of fray in the dictionary is a noisy quarrel. Other definition of fray is a fight or brawl. Fray is also to frighten.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO FRAY

PRESENT

Present

I fray

you fray

he/she/it frays

we fray

you fray

they fray

Present continuous

I am fraying

you are fraying

he/she/it is fraying

we are fraying

you are fraying

they are fraying

Present perfect

I have frayed

you have frayed

he/she/it has frayed

we have frayed

you have frayed

they have frayed

Present perfect continuous

I have been fraying

you have been fraying

he/she/it has been fraying

we have been fraying

you have been fraying

they have been fraying

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 frayed

you frayed

he/she/it frayed

we frayed

you frayed

they frayed

Past continuous

I was fraying

you were fraying

he/she/it was fraying

we were fraying

you were fraying

they were fraying

Past perfect

I had frayed

you had frayed

he/she/it had frayed

we had frayed

you had frayed

they had frayed

Past perfect continuous

I had been fraying

you had been fraying

he/she/it had been fraying

we had been fraying

you had been fraying

they had been fraying

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will fray

you will fray

he/she/it will fray

we will fray

you will fray

they will fray

Future continuous

I will be fraying

you will be fraying

he/she/it will be fraying

we will be fraying

you will be fraying

they will be fraying

Future perfect

I will have frayed

you will have frayed

he/she/it will have frayed

we will have frayed

you will have frayed

they will have frayed

Future perfect continuous

I will have been fraying

you will have been fraying

he/she/it will have been fraying

we will have been fraying

you will have been fraying

they will have been fraying

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would fray

you would fray

he/she/it would fray

we would fray

you would fray

they would fray

Conditional continuous

I would be fraying

you would be fraying

he/she/it would be fraying

we would be fraying

you would be fraying

they would be fraying

Conditional perfect

I would have fray

you would have fray

he/she/it would have fray

we would have fray

you would have fray

they would have fray

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been fraying

you would have been fraying

he/she/it would have been fraying

we would have been fraying

you would have been fraying

they would have been fraying

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you fray
we let´s fray
you fray

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to fray

Past participle

frayed

Present Participle

fraying

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.

SYNONYMS OF «FRAY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «fray» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of fray

affray · bagarre · battle · battle royal · biffo · boilover · brawl · broil · chafe · clash · combat · conflict · disturbance · donnybrook · fight · fret · quarrel · riot · row · rub · ruckus · rumble · rumpus · scrimmage · scuffle · set-to · shindig · shindy · skirmish · strain · wear · wear out

TRANSLATION OF FRAY

Find out the translation of fray to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of fray from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fray» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 磨损
• Translator English - Spanish: deshilacharse
• English: fray
• Translator English - Hindi: मैदान
• Translator English - Arabic: الشجار
• Translator English - Russian: драку
• Translator English - Portuguese: esfiapar
• Translator English - Bengali: দাঙ্গাহাঙ্গামা
• Translator English - French: s´effilocher
• Translator English - Malay: Bergaduh
• Translator English - German: ausfransen
• Translator English - Japanese: 擦り切らす/擦り切れる
• Translator English - Korean: 올이 풀리다
• Translator English - Javanese: Fray
• Translator English - Vietnamese: cuộc xung đột
• Translator English - Tamil: போட்டிக்கு
• Translator English - Marathi: मैदान
• Translator English - Turkish: yıpranmak
• Translator English - Italian: sfilacciare
• Translator English - Polish: Fray
• Translator English - Ukrainian: бійку
• Translator English - Romanian: Fray
• Translator English - Greek: συμπλοκή
• Translator English - Afrikaans: geveg
• Translator English - Swedish: fransa
• Translator English - Norwegian: maktkampen

5 QUOTES WITH «FRAY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word fray.

1

Jean Ingelow

And bitter waxed the fray; Brother with brother spake no word When they met in the way.

2

Gary Johnson

I hope that people will see that we don't have to sit by the sidelines and watch as the two major parties limit their choices to slightly different flavors of the status quo. It is, in fact, possible to join the fray, stand up for principles and offer a real alternative.

3

Julie Klausner

What podcasts can do in order to liven up the talk show area of TV is bring new personalities and unique worldviews into the fray in a way that's not going to be filtered through the whole Q-rating thing. I think there's a whole new layer of doing things that TV is behind the Internet in figuring out.

4

Charles Mackay

He who has mingled in the fray of duty that the brave endure, must have made foes. If you have none, small is the work that you have done.

5

Pete Townshend

In a sense, the god we trust politically is a slightly different god than the one we bring into the fray when we enter a rock concert. One of the things I can say with absolute conviction is that I worship that god.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FRAY»

Discover the use of fray in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fray and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

God in the Fray: A Tribute to Walter Brueggemann

This volume engages the work of Walter Brueggemann, most of which has been published by Fortress Press. The volume centers on the character of God in the text of the Old Testament as a site of theological tension and even ambivalence.

Walter Brueggemann, Tod Linafelt, Timothy Kandler Beal

Food Fray: Inside the Controversy over Genetically Modified Food

Here she combines solid scientific knowledge and a gripping narrative to tell the real story behind the headlines and the hype.

Lisa H. WEASEL Ph.D., 2008

Entering the Fray: Gender, Politics, and Culture in the New ...

This book brings together nine essays that examine the importance of gender, race, and culture in the New South, offering a rich and varied analysis of the multifaceted role of gender in the lives of black and white southerners in the ...

Jonathan D. Wells, Sheila Phipps, 2009

Joining the Fray: Outside Military Intervention in Civil Wars

This book studies what these changes are, focusing in particular on revealed information and commitment problems.

Dr Zachary C Shirkey, 2012

The Memoirs of Fray Servando Teresa de Mier

This book takes a look at history from an upside-down perspective, asking this question: who were the real savages, the colonizers themselves, or the supposed "savages" they were struggling to convert?

Fray Servando Teresa de Mier, Susana Rotker Professor of Spanish and Portuguese Rutgers University, 1998

Fray Angélico Chávez: Poet, Priest, and Artist

Readers familiar with Chávez's work as well as those learning about it for the first time will find much that surprises and informs in these essays. Part of the Pasó por Aquí Series on the Nuevomexicano Literary Heritage

Ellen McCracken, 2012

The Rise of Pseudo-historical Fiction: Fray Antonio de ...

Fray Antonio de Guevara (1482-1545), with his fictionalized depictions of Roman Emperors and his satirical commentaries on Spanish Royal Court life, can readily be considered the inventor of pseudo-historical fiction.

Horacio Chiong Rivero, Bp. Antonio de Guevara, 2004

Hallucinations: Or, the Ill-Fated Peregrinations of Fray ...

Tells of the adventures of Fray Servando, a Catholic priest who wanders through Europe, slips in and out of jails, escapes the clutches of a marriage-minded woman, and outwits a slaveship captain, an American planter, and the King of Spain.

Reinaldo Arenas, Andrew Hurley, 2002

A Harvest of Reluctant Souls: Fray Alonso de Benavides's ...

Originally published: Niwot, Colo.: University Press of Colorado, 1996, which is a translation of Benavides' Memorial, written in 1630.

Alonso de Benavides, 2012

Poetry and Truth in the Spanish Works of Fray Luis de León

A study of the mentality of the 16c Spanish writer, Fray Luis de Leon.

David Jonathan Hildner, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FRAY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fray is used in the context of the following news items.

Chappel plays his way into the fray today

PGA pro Kevin Chappell walks off the 17th tee as he plays in the third round of the John Deere Classic in Silvis on Saturday, July 11, 2015. «Quad-Cities Online, Jul 15»

Chelsea FC enter fray for Manchester United, Real Madrid and PSG …

Nicolás Otamendi has been drawing attention from some of Europe's top clubs following his outstanding season with Valencia, which saw him ... «The Hard Tackle, Jul 15»

Clinton's stumbles fray Democratic nerves

For Hillary Clinton, the past few weeks of her 2016 presidential campaign have brought back uncomfortable memories of her failed bid in 2008. «Financial Times, Jul 15»

Train, The Fray, Matt Nathanson

Also on the bill are the Fray and Matt Nathanson. By Mark Matousek. Copyright 2015 stltoday.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»

Speaker Chamal Rajapakse joins the election fray from …

Speaker Chamal Rajapakse contests the election under the UPFA from the Hambanthota electoral district. He is the team leader of the district and signed the ... «SLBC, Jul 15»

Into the Fray: Israel's lethal land-for-peace laureates

Paradoxically, indeed perversely, the policies of Israel's peace laureates have not only made peace increasingly remote, but Israel increasingly ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»

Page Advisor joins the on-demand services fray

Page Advisor joins the on-demand services fray. Digital News AsiaJul 10, 2015. Consumers in Malaysia can get home and lifestyle services; Photographers, ... «Digital News Asia, Jul 15»

Principal Financial Enters ETF Fray With Multi-Asset Fund

Principal Financial Group's (NYSE: PFG) Principal Global Investors marked its entry to the exchange traded funds industry today with the debut ... «ETF Trends, Jul 15»

Big Ten countdown: Maryland and Rutgers enter the fray

Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood is seen on the sidelines during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against North ... «Lincoln Journal Star, Jul 15»

Sanders is a fighter not in the fray

Back in the 1960s, Bernie Sanders burned hot as a civil-rights activist. He led sit-ins against segregation and participated in the 1963 March on ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»