Abraded Meaning in English
word · lemma: abrade
æˈbɹeɪdɪd
uh-BRAY-did
ɐbɹˈeɪdɪd
uh-BRAY-did
Definition
Describes something that has been worn down, scraped, or scratched, usually by rubbing or friction.
Usage & Nuances
'Abraded' is formal and mostly used in medical, scientific, or technical contexts, often to describe skin, surfaces, or materials. Common phrases: 'abraded skin', 'abraded surface'. Not for emotional or abstract 'wear'.
Spanish: desgastado - raspadoPortuguese (BR): desgastado - arranhadoPortuguese (PT): desgastado - arranhadoChinese (Simplified): 磨损的 - 擦伤的Chinese (Traditional): 磨損的 - 擦傷的Hindi: घिसा हुआ - रगड़ा हुआArabic: متآكل - مجروشBengali: ঘষা - ক্ষয়প্রাপ্তRussian: истёртый - потёртыйJapanese: 擦り減った - 擦り傷がついたVietnamese: mài mòn - bị trầyKorean: 마모된 - 긁힌Turkish: aşınmış - sıyrılmışUrdu: گھسا ہوا - خراشیدہIndonesian: tergores - aus
Example Sentences
The metal had an abraded surface after years of use.
basic
She had an abraded knee after falling on the road.
basic
The rock was abraded by wind and sand.
basic
If the skin is abraded, clean it to avoid infection.
natural
My shoes got pretty abraded after hiking all day.
natural
You can tell the old coin is real because the edges are abraded.
natural