wrap — to cover or enclose something by folding or winding something around it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cover or enclose something by folding or winding something around it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ræp/
Example Sentences
- My mom always wraps my lunch like I'm going on a polar expedition.
- The meeting will wrap up by 5 PM.
- He tried to wrap the cat as a birthday present, but it didn't cooperate.
wrap
VERB[/ræp/]
to cover or enclose something by folding or winding something around it
💡 Concept
She carefully wraps the birthday gift with shiny paper and a red ribbon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ræp/
🇬🇧 UK/ræp/
🌳Etymology
Rootwrap
🎵Rhyme
raptapgapcapmap
rap
tap
gap
cap
map
🔗Collocations
wrap up
gift wrap
wrap around
plastic wrap
bubble wrap
wrap in
body wrap
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom always wraps my lunch like I'm going on a polar expedition.”
“The meeting will wrap up by 5 PM.”
😄 Fun example
“He tried to wrap the cat as a birthday present, but it didn't cooperate.”
“She wrapped herself in a blanket and watched Netflix all day.”
😄 Fun example
“The burrito was so big, they needed two tortillas to wrap it properly.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
coverenclosepackagebundleenfold
Antonyms
unwrapuncoverexpose
Related
packagingcoveringenvelopeblanketshawl
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