abrasive

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Learn the meaning of abrasive with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

abrasive

(adjective)

Meaning

capable of polishing or scraping

Example

"The abrasive surface of the sandpaper helped smooth the wood."

Synonyms

roughharshgrating

Antonyms

smoothgentlesoft

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'abrasivus', meaning to scrape away.
Related word forms
  • noun: abrasion
  • verb: abrade