B2verb 1K

Wrap

🇬🇧 UK /["/ræp/","/ræps/","/ræpt/","/ˈræpɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ræp/","/ræps/","/ræpt/","/ˈræpɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Wrap

to cover something completely in paper or other material, for example when you are giving it as a present

In simple words: To cover something completely with paper, cloth, or another material.

Wrap in a sentence

• Please wrap the gift with decorative paper before giving it to her.
• The chef taught us how to wrap the ingredients in a tortilla.
• After a long meeting, we all decided it was time to wrap things up.
• She needed a warm blanket to wrap around her during the chilly evening.
• The movie will wrap filming by the end of this week.

How to use Wrap

Use 'wrap' when discussing how to cover gifts or food. It's neutral and works in both casual and formal settings, but avoid using in technical contexts unrelated to covering.

Grammar pattern

wrap + object

Memory hint

Think of 'wrap' like 'trap'—you're trapping something inside by covering it.

Related words

Collocations with Wrap

• warm
• warmly
• well
• against
• in
• warm
• warmly
• well
• against
• in
• warm
• warmly
• well
• against
• in

Synonyms for Wrap

• absorbed, engrossed

Opposites of Wrap

• uncover
• reveal

Common mistakes with Wrap

• Confused with 'rap,' which means to hit or a type of music.
• Using 'wraps' as a singular when referring to multiple items.
• Saying 'wrap it up' in overly formal situations.

Frequently asked questions about Wrap

What does Wrap mean?

To cover something completely with paper, cloth, or another material.

What is the definition of Wrap?

to cover something completely in paper or other material, for example when you are giving it as a present

How do you use Wrap in a sentence?

Please wrap the gift with decorative paper before giving it to her.

Can you give another example of Wrap?

The chef taught us how to wrap the ingredients in a tortilla.

What are synonyms for Wrap?

Common alternatives include absorbed, engrossed.

What is the opposite of Wrap?

Opposite meanings include uncover, reveal.

What words go with Wrap?

It commonly pairs with warm, warmly, well, against, in, warm, warmly, well, against, in, warm, warmly, well, against, in.

What are common mistakes when using Wrap?

Confused with 'rap,' which means to hit or a type of music. Using 'wraps' as a singular when referring to multiple items. Saying 'wrap it up' in overly formal situations.

How do you pronounce Wrap?

US: /["/ræp/","/ræps/","/ræpt/","/ˈræpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ræp/","/ræps/","/ræpt/","/ˈræpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wrap?

Use 'wrap' when discussing how to cover gifts or food. It's neutral and works in both casual and formal settings, but avoid using in technical contexts unrelated to covering.

What CEFR level is Wrap?

"Wrap" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.