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scraped

[skreipt]

scraped Definition

  • 1to remove something from a surface by moving something sharp over it
  • 2to rub against a rough surface, often causing slight damage or an unpleasant noise
  • 3to barely succeed in achieving or winning something

Using scraped: Examples

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

  • Example

    She scraped the mud off her boots.

  • Example

    The chair scraped loudly against the floor.

  • Example

    He scraped through the exam with a passing grade.

  • Example

    The team scraped a win in the final seconds of the game.

  • Example

    I just scraped enough money together to pay the rent.

scraped Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scraped

Antonyms for scraped

Phrases with scraped

  • to manage to live with very little money

    Example

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

  • to use the last and worst of one's resources

    Example

    We've already hired all the good candidates, so now we're scraping the barrel.

  • to gather or collect something with difficulty

    Example

    I managed to scrape together enough money for a down payment on a car.

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Summary: scraped in Brief

The verb 'scraped' [skreipt] means to remove something from a surface using a sharp object, rub against a rough surface, or barely succeed in achieving something. Examples include 'She scraped the mud off her boots,' 'The chair scraped loudly against the floor,' and 'The team scraped a win in the final seconds of the game.' Phrases include 'scrape by,' meaning to live with very little money, 'scrape the barrel,' meaning to use the last and worst of one's resources, and 'scrape together,' meaning to gather or collect something with difficulty.