friction
/หfษนษชkสษnฬฉ/
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Simple Meaning
the force that slows down or stops things when they rub against each other.
When to Use
๐Academic Writingโ๏ธTechnical๐ผWorkplace English
Upper Intermediate โ fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
โThere's a lot of friction between the two teams โ they never agree.โ
โRub your hands together fast and you'll feel the friction creating heat.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
Related Words
Synonyms:
resistanceconflictrubbing
Antonyms:
smoothnessharmony
Word Family:
frictionalfrictionlessfrictionally