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Fray
01
a loud, disorderly quarrel or brawl involving multiple people
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
frays
Examples
A fray erupted outside the stadium after the match ended.
to fray
01
to unravel or become worn at the edges, typically as a result of continuous use or friction
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
fray
3rd person singular
frays
Present participle
fraying
Past simple
frayed
Past participle
frayed
Examples
The cuffs of his jeans fray from constant rubbing against his shoes.
02
to become irritable due to prolonged stress
Examples
Her patience began to fray after hours of waiting.
