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rub

Pronunciation: [rʌb]

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Learn how to use rub in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to move your hand or something soft back and forth on a surface. It’s like when you pet a dog or scratch your back. You are rubbing something when you do that.

Example

She likes to rub her cat to make it feel happy.

Example

He didn’t rub the paint well, so it looks rough.

Example

Can you rub the lotion on my back?

Context: “physical action”

(noun) the act of moving your hand or something soft back and forth on a surface. Just like you rub your eyes when you are sleepy.

Example

A gentle rub on her shoulders helped her relax.

Example

That rug doesn’t need any rubs because it’s already clean.

Example

Did you give a rub to your sore muscles after exercising?

Context: “removal”

(verb) to remove something by rubbing, like if you have dirt on your hands or on a table and you want it to be clean. You rub it off with a cloth or your hands.

Example

If you rub the stain with a cloth, it will come off.

Example

He forgot to rub the crumbs off the table, so it looked messy.

Example

Did you rub the dirt off your shoes before coming inside?

Context: “substance”

(noun) a mixture used to add flavor when cooking, often made of spices and herbs. People use it to make food taste better.

Example

She made a delicious rub for the grilled chicken.

Example

That rub for the steak was too spicy for my taste.

Example

What kind of rub do you think would be good for ribs?

How to pronounce rub

Pronunciation: [rʌb]

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