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ragged

[ˈræɡɪd]

ragged Definition

  • 1having an irregular or uneven surface, edge, or outline
  • 2wearing tattered or threadbare clothes
  • 3rough and in bad condition due to being old or well used

Using ragged: Examples

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

  • Example

    The old flag was ragged and torn.

  • Example

    He wore a ragged shirt and pants.

  • Example

    The edges of the paper were ragged.

  • Example

    The book was in ragged condition after years of use.

ragged Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for ragged

Phrases with ragged

  • to exhaust someone by making them do too much work or activity

    Example

    The kids were running ragged all day at the amusement park.

  • breathing that is difficult and uneven, often due to physical exertion or illness

    Example

    After running for miles, he had ragged breathing and needed to rest.

  • a precarious or unstable situation, often used in financial contexts

    Example

    The company was on the ragged edge of bankruptcy before the new CEO took over.

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Summary: ragged in Brief

The term 'ragged' [ˈræɡɪd] describes something that is irregular or uneven, such as the edges of a piece of paper. It can also refer to clothing that is tattered or threadbare, or to something that is rough and in bad condition due to age or use. Examples include 'The old flag was ragged and torn' and 'The book was in ragged condition after years of use.' Phrases like 'run ragged' and 'ragged edge' extend the meaning to exhaustion and precarious situations, respectively.