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scratching

|scratch/ing|

/ˈskrætʃɪŋ/

(scratch)

mark or rub

Base Form	Plural	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
scratch	scratches	scratchers	scratches	scratches	scratched	scratched	scratching	scratched

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

the act of scratching.

The scratching on the door was loud.

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Verb 1

present participle of 'scratch'.

The cat is scratching the furniture.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42