Difference between Rub and Scratch

What is the difference between Rub and Scratch?

Rub as a verb is to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area. while Scratch as a verb is to rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.

Rub

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area. To rub something against. To rub against something.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act of rubbing. A difficulty or problem.

Example sentence: You just get the vibes of your surroundings and it rubs off on you.

Scratch

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation.To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).To remove, ignore or delete.To produce a distinctive sound on a turntable, by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader. See scratchingTo commit a foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table.A technical error of touching or surpassing the starting mark prior to the official start signal in the sporting events long jump (also called running broad jump), standing broad jump, discus, hammer throw, shot put, and similar events. Originally the starting mark was a scratch on the ground but now a board or precisely indicated mark.To remove from a list.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: For or consisting of preliminary or tentative, incomplete, etc. work.Relating to a data structure or recording medium attached to a machine for testing or temporary-use purposes.A very good player who does not have a handicap, i.e. one who competes without the benefit of a variation in scoring based on the player's ability.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.An act of scratching the skin to alleviate an itch or irritation.A starting line (originally and simply, a line scratched in the ground).A foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table.money

Example sentence: You don't hear things that are bad about your company unless you ask. It is easy to hear good tidings, but you have to scratch to get the bad news.

We hope you now know whether to use Rub or Scratch in your sentence.

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