rub
Meaning
To rub means to move one surface against another with pressure, often to create friction or to apply a substance.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "rub" with "scrub," which implies a more vigorous cleaning action.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
woke
early
and
sat
by
the
window
,
rubbing
her
tired
eyes
before
she
stood
up
.
She
opened
the
kitchen
window
and
used
a
soft
cloth
to
rub
the
fog
away
so
she
could
see
the
street
.
After
making
tea
,
she
rubbed
her
cold
hands
together
to
warm
them
and
wrapped
a
light
scarf
around
her
neck
.
It
was
a
quiet
morning
,
and
she
decided
to
walk
slowly
to
the
nearby
park
to
enjoy
the
fresh
air
.
Common Phrases
rub someone's back
rub in a cream
rub together
Synonyms
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