scrape

[skreyp]

scrape Definition

• 1. to remove something from a surface using the edge of a tool or a sharp object
• 2. to rub against a rough surface, causing damage or injury
• 3. to barely succeed in achieving something

Using scrape: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scrape" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She scraped the mud off her shoes before entering the house.

• Example

  The car scraped against the wall and left a mark.

• Example

  He scraped through the exam with a passing grade.

scrape Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scrape

• scratch
• graze
• shave
• abrade
• strip

Antonyms for scrape

• smooth
• polish

Phrases with scrape

• scrape by

  to manage to live with very little money

  Example

  After losing his job, he had to scrape by on part-time work and odd jobs.

• scrape together

  to gather or collect something with difficulty, especially when it is not enough

  Example

  We managed to scrape together enough money to pay the rent this month.

• scrape the bottom of the barrel

  to use the least desirable or lowest quality option because there are no other choices

  Example

  We had to scrape the bottom of the barrel to find someone willing to take the job.

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Summary: scrape in Brief

The verb 'scrape' [skreyp] means to remove something from a surface using a tool or sharp object, to rub against a rough surface, causing damage or injury, or to barely succeed in achieving something. It can be used in phrases like 'scrape by,' meaning to manage to live with very little money, and 'scrape together,' meaning to gather or collect something with difficulty. 'Scrape the bottom of the barrel' refers to using the least desirable or lowest quality option because there are no other choices.