Definitions and Examples of abraded, scratched, damaged
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Worn away by friction; scraped or rubbed.
Example
The surface of the table was abraded after years of use.
Marked or damaged by a thin line or cut on the surface.
Example
The phone screen was scratched after it fell on the pavement.
Harmed, injured, or impaired in function or appearance.
Example
The car was severely damaged after the accident.
Key Differences: abraded vs scratched vs damaged
- 1Abraded describes something that has been worn away by friction or rubbing.
- 2Scratched refers to a surface that has been marked or damaged by a thin line or cut.
- 3Damaged is a general term that describes something that has been harmed, injured, or impaired in function or appearance.
Effective Usage of abraded, scratched, damaged
- 1Describing Objects: Use these antonyms to describe the condition of objects or surfaces.
- 2Reporting Incidents: Use scratched and damaged to report incidents or accidents.
- 3Comparing Conditions: Use unabraded and its antonyms to compare the condition of similar objects or surfaces.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unabraded describe the opposite of being smooth, unmarked, or undamaged. Use abraded to describe something that has been worn away, scratched to describe a surface that has been marked or damaged, and damaged as a general term to describe something that has been harmed or impaired. Use these antonyms to describe objects, report incidents, or compare conditions.
