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scratch

|scratch|

B1

/skrætʃ/

mark or rub

Etymology
Etymology Information

'scratch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'scracchen,' where 'scrat-' meant 'to scrape.'

Historical Evolution

'scracchen' transformed into the modern English word 'scratch.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to scrape or rub,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a mark or wound made by scratching.

The cat left a scratch on my arm.

Synonyms

markabrasion

Verb 1

to rub or scrape with the nails or claws.

He scratched his head in confusion.

Synonyms

scraperub

Verb 2

to cancel or remove something.

They decided to scratch the project due to budget cuts.

Synonyms

cancelremove

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Idioms

from scratch

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35