rub — to press and move something against a surface
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to press and move something against a surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /rʌb/
Example Sentences
- My cat loves to rub against my legs when I come home from work.
- He tried to rub the stain out, but it only made his shirt look worse.
- Don't rub your success in everyone's face - be humble!
rub
VERB[/rʌb/]
to press and move something against a surface
A cook rubs a carrot against the grater to make shreds
Rub with a club in the tub!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'rub' derives from Middle English 'rubben', which developed from Germanic roots. The fundamental concept of friction-based contact has persisted through the word's evolution across centuries.
Breakdown
Middle English 'rubben' → Modern English 'rub'. The Germanic root conveys the sense of applying pressure and moving back and forth across a surface.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat loves to rub against my legs when I come home from work.”
“He tried to rub the stain out, but it only made his shirt look worse.”
“Don't rub your success in everyone's face - be humble!”
“The genie appeared after Aladdin rubbed the magic lamp three times.”
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