rap
/ˈɹæp/
nounverb
Common
1.n.a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
“he took the blame for it”
2.n.a gentle blow
3.n.the sound made by a gentle blow
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rap and wrap are homophones: they are pronounced identically and spelled differently, which is why they are so often swapped. rap means “a reproach for some lapse or misdeed”. wrap means “arrange or fold as a cover or protection”.
/ˈɹæp/
1.n.a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
“he took the blame for it”
2.n.a gentle blow
3.n.the sound made by a gentle blow
/ˈɹæp/
| rap | wrap | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹæp/ | /ˈɹæp/ |
| Said | rap | rap |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 3 | 4 |
| Parts of speech | noun, verb | verb, noun |
| Senses | 10 | 7 |
| How common | Common | Common |
| Synonyms | blame | wrap up |
1.v.arrange or fold as a cover or protection
“wrap the baby before taking her out”
2.v.arrange or or coil around
“roll your hair around your finger”
3.v.enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
“Fog enveloped the house”