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Meaning of abrade
The primary meaning of the word "abrade" is to wear away or damage the surface of something by friction or erosion.
Etymology of abrade
The word "abrade" comes from the Latin word "abradere", which means "to scrape or rub away"
The Latin word is a combination of "ab" (meaning "away") and "radere" (meaning "to scrape")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of wearing away or damaging a surface
Synonyms
Definitions
- To wear away or remove the surface of something by friction or erosion
- * To damage or roughen the surface of something
- * To wear down or weaken someone's patience or resolve
Usage Examples
- The rough stone abraded the skin on my knee
- * The constant friction abraded the metal surface
- * The harsh chemicals abraded the finish on the wood