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scratched

|scratched|

B1

/skrætʃt/

(scratch)

mark or rub

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
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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

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'scratch'.

She scratched the surface of the table.

Synonyms

gougedscored

Adjective 1

having surface damage or marks caused by scraping or rubbing.

The scratched CD wouldn't play properly.

Synonyms

marredscuffed

Antonyms

pristineunblemished

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Idioms

scratch the surface

Last updated: 2025/01/17 14:28