scrape
verb (used with object)
to deprive of or free from an outer layer, adhering matter, etc., or to smooth by drawing or rubbing something, especially a sharp or rough instrument, over the surface.
will scrape
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future tenseof scrape.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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"So I think human civilization has an element of that too, and we will scrape through."
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025
The corps will scrape off up to six inches of soil from the burn area, but will not provide soil testing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2025
Data brokers will scrape public records, including voting registries and property records, to acquire data points like home address and phone number.
From Slate ● Apr. 26, 2023
While underwhelming, Europe’s growth figure at least raises the chance it will scrape by without a technical recession even if economic expansion is negative in the first three months of this year.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2023
They switch them from small field to small field, and, no matter what, they will scrape together the dollars to buy hay bales for the winter months to feed their horses.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
