How Do You Spell GRAZES?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈe͡ɪzɪz] (IPA)

The word "grazes" is spelled with a "z" at the end, even though the sound it represents is typically spelled with an "s". This is because the "z" indicates that the "s" sound is pronounced as a voiced sound, meaning that the vocal cords vibrate while producing the sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, this sound is represented as /z/. So while we might expect the word to be spelled "graces", the "z" in "grazes" tells us that the final sound is pronounced as /z/.

GRAZES Meaning and Definition

  1. Grazes, as a noun, refer to superficial wounds or injuries typically caused by the skin being scratched, scraped, or abraded against a rough surface. They are generally accidental in nature and are common occurrences in both adults and children. Grazes often result in minor bleeding, pain, and tenderness near the affected area. These wounds can be caused by various incidents such as falls, collisions, or contact with sharp or abrasive objects.

    As a verb, grazes signify the action of causing or receiving a grazing injury. It refers to the act of scraping or abrading the skin, resulting in the formation of a graze. This can occur when the skin comes into contact with a rough object, for instance, grazing against a wall during a fall or scraping against a tree branch while walking through dense foliage.

    Grazes can be treated with simple first-aid measures, such as cleaning the wound with mild antiseptic solutions, applying a bandage or dressing to protect it from infection and dirt, and regularly monitoring for signs of healing or complications. Proper care and cleaning are crucial to prevent infection, as the damaged skin barrier creates a pathway for bacteria to enter the body. Additionally, taking measures to minimize the risk of grazes, such as wearing protective clothing or using caution in situations prone to accidents, can help reduce the likelihood of sustaining such injuries.

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Etymology of GRAZES

The word "graze" originated from the Old English word "græsian", which meant "to eat grass". This Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "grasōną", which had the same meaning. Ultimately, the root of the word can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European word "ghréh₂s", meaning "to grow". Over time, the meaning of "graze" expanded beyond eating grass and came to include the act of feeding on other low-lying plants or crops. Additionally, the term "graze" can also refer to the act of superficially scraping or injuring the skin, and this particular sense of the word emerged in the early 19th century.

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Conjugate verb Grazes

CONDITIONAL

I would graze
we would graze
you would graze
he/she/it would graze
they would graze

FUTURE

I will graze
we will graze
you will graze
he/she/it will graze
they will graze

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have grazed
we will have grazed
you will have grazed
he/she/it will have grazed
they will have grazed

PAST

I grazed
we grazed
you grazed
he/she/it grazed
they grazed

PAST PERFECT

I had grazed
we had grazed
you had grazed
he/she/it had grazed
they had grazed

PRESENT

I graze
we graze
you graze
he/she/it grazes
they graze

PRESENT PERFECT

I have grazed
we have grazed
you have grazed
he/she/it has grazed
they have grazed
I am grazing
we are grazing
you are grazing
he/she/it is grazing
they are grazing
I was grazing
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I will be grazing
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I have been grazing
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I will have been grazing
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I would have grazed
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you would have grazed
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I would be grazing
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they would be grazing
I would have been grazing
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