CEFR B1

scrub

verb

Meaning

Clean something by rubbing it hard, typically with a brush and water.

Examples

You need to scrub the kitchen floor to get rid of the sticky residue.
She spent all morning scrubbing the bathtub until it sparkled.

Synonyms: clean, wash, scour, exfoliate

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scrub (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /skrʌb/

Definition

Clean something by rubbing it hard, typically with a brush and water.

Examples

You need to scrub the kitchen floor to get rid of the sticky residue.
She spent all morning scrubbing the bathtub until it sparkled.
It is important to scrub your hands with soap for at least twenty seconds.

How to Use scrub

scrub [something] off (phrasal verb): to remove something by rubbing — "I had to scrub the paint off my hands."
scrub [something] down (phrasal verb): to clean a large surface area thoroughly — "We need to scrub down the deck before painting it."

Synonyms of scrub

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