Grazed Meaning in English
word · lemma: graze
ˈɡɹeɪzd
GRAYZD
ɡɹˈeɪzd
GRAYZD
Definition
'Grazed' is the past form of 'graze.' It can mean to scrape your skin lightly so it is hurt but not cut, or when an animal eats grass in a field.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for minor skin injuries or animals eating grass. With injury, common collocations: 'grazed my knee/elbow.' Do not confuse with 'graced' (showed grace). For animals, 'grazed in the meadow' is typical.
Spanish: raspó - rozó - pastóPortuguese (BR): raspou - roçou - pastouPortuguese (PT): raspou - roçou - pastouChinese (Simplified): 擦伤 - 擦过 - 吃草Chinese (Traditional): 擦傷 - 擦過 - 喫草Hindi: छू कर निकल गया - घास चरनाArabic: خدش بسيط - رعى (الحيوان)Bengali: আঘাত লাগা (হালকা ছুঁয়ে যাওয়া) - ঘাস খাওয়াRussian: содрал (кожу) - паслисьJapanese: すりむいた - 草を食べたVietnamese: xước - gặm cỏKorean: 살짝 긁히다 - 풀을 뜯다Turkish: sıyrıldı - otladıUrdu: ہلکا سا خراش آنا - چرناIndonesian: tergores - merumput
Example Sentences
I grazed my knee when I fell.
basic
The cows grazed in the field.
basic
She grazed her elbow on the wall.
basic
The bullet just grazed his arm, luckily missing the bone.
natural
The sheep grazed peacefully all afternoon.
natural
He barely grazed the side of the car while parking.
natural