How To Spell rub?
How to Pronounce rub?
Correct pronunciation for the word "rub" is [ɹˈʌb], [ɹˈʌb], [ɹ_ˈʌ_b].
Definition of rub
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To move something along a surface with pressure; to wipe; to clean; to scour; to spread over; to polish. To rub down, to clean by rubbing. To rub off, to clean by rubbing; to separate by friction. To rub out, to erase. To rub upon, to touch hard. To rub up, to burnish; to excite.
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Act of rubbing; friction; that which rubs and renders motion difficult; obstruction; difficulty; a sarcasm; a jibe.
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To move along with pressure; to fret; to chafe; to move or pass with difficulty.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the present tense of Rub?
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What is the adverb for rub?
The adverb for the word "rub" is "rubbingly".
What is the adjective for rub?
The adjective form of the word "rub" is "rubbed".
Usage over time for rub:
This graph shows how "rub" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of rub?
The plural of the "rub" can be the "rubs".
What is the singular form of rub?
The singular of the "rub" can be the "rub".
Synonyms for Rub:
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n.
• difficulty, problem • obstruction, hindrance • shine • chafe • rub • touch -
v.
• stroke, massage • touch lovingly • delete • chafe • gall • glaze • furbish • grind • polish, brighten • touch • caress
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