Definitions
Wrapped is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'wrap', which means to cover or enclose something in paper or other material.
Example
The gift was beautifully wrapped.
Example
She wrapped her scarf around her neck to keep warm.
Rapped is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'rap', which means to strike a hard surface with a quick, sharp blow, especially as a form of communication or to get someone's attention.
Example
He rapped on the door with his knuckles.
Example
The teacher rapped her ruler on the desk to get the students' attention.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
To remember the difference between wrapped and rapped, think of the letter 'w' in wrapped as standing for 'wrap', while the letter 'r' in rapped stands for 'rap'.
Remember this!
Remember, wrapped refers to covering something, while rapped refers to striking a hard surface with a quick, sharp blow.
