Definition

Having a rough, harsh, or grating sound or texture.

Example

Her voice was rasping after the long concert.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed how rasping his voice sounds lately?

Yeah, it definitely seems different than before.

I wonder if he's been sick or something.

Could be! I hope he gets better soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A harsh, grating sound that is often unpleasant to hear.

Example

The old door made a rasping noise when it opened.

Conversation

Did you hear that weird rasping noise last night?

Yeah, it was really unsettling, wasn’t it?

I wonder what could have caused that rasping sound.

Definition

To make a harsh, grating sound, often by scraping or rubbing something.

Example

The old door rasped as it opened slowly.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that weird sound coming from the garage?

Yeah, it sounded like something was rasping against the metal.

I think it's just the wind, but it was really creepy.

Root Explanation

Rasping → It originates from the verb 'rasp' (from Old French *rasper*, meaning to scrape or file), combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process). The word 'rasping' refers to the action of scraping or filing, often producing a harsh or grating sound.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'scraping' ('rasper') which creates a rough sound, helping you remember that 'rasping' describes that scraping action.

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