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wrap
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- pronunciation:
- raep
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- keep under wraps, wrap up, wrapped up in
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
wraps, wrapping, wrapped |
| definition 1: |
to cover by circling or folding something around.
She wrapped a bandage around her leg.- synonyms:
- cover, envelop
- similar words:
- bandage, bind, clothe, encircle, fold, muffle, roll, surround, wind
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| definition 2: |
to cover with paper or some other material.
He wrapped the presents in colorful paper.
- synonyms:
- fold, package
- similar words:
- bind, cover, envelop, paper
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| definition 3: |
to hide or cover as if by wrapping.
The house was wrapped in darkness.- synonyms:
- cloak, cover, envelop
- similar words:
- conceal, enclose, muffle, surround, veil
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| definition 4: |
to wind, circle, or turn.
The snake wrapped around the branch.- synonyms:
- wind
- similar words:
- bend, circle, curve, twine, twist
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| related words: |
array, bathe, box, bundle, cloak, drape, package, twine, twirl, twist |
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| phrase: |
wrap up, wrapped up in |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
that which wraps or is used to wrap.
I chose red and green gift wrap for my Christmas presents.- synonyms:
- wrapper, wrappings
- similar words:
- bandage, cloak, clothing, coat, cover, covering, envelope, jacket, mantle, paper, robe, shawl
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| definition 2: |
(plural) clothing, blankets, or some other covering worn outdoors.
The women wore fur wraps against the icy weather.- similar words:
- blankets, clothes, clothing, garments
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| definition 3: |
a food that is like a rolled sandwich. A wrap consists of a filling such as meat or vegetables rolled up in a thin, smooth layer of soft bread.
The deli department had a lot of different wraps, but I chose one with just the basic ham, cheese, and lettuce.
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| related words: |
cape |
| phrase: |
keep under wraps |
The words wrap and rap sound alike but have different meanings.
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