rub
gb/ɹˈʌb/ us/ɹˈʌb/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 800
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
1
Press and move across a surface
To move your hand or something else over a surface with some pressure.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to rub [something] with [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rub' with 'scrub'. 'Rub' can be gentle or firm, while 'scrub' is usually strong and for cleaning.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
scrub (Implies more force or effort, often for cleaning.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
pat (Means to touch lightly without moving back and forth.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
rub gently
|rub hard
|rub together
|rub off
|rub against
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|body
|cleaning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She rubbed the table with a cloth until it shone.
- He rubbed his eyes because he was tired.
- Rub the ointment into your skin twice a day.
- The cat rubbed its head against my leg.
- I rubbed my hands together to warm them.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I rub my hands when they are cold.
- She rubs the window with a cloth.
- Rub the cream on your arm.
- The boy rubs his eyes when he is sleepy.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
action
2
An act of rubbing
The action of moving something over a surface with pressure.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
massage (A more specific kind of rubbing, usually for relaxation or therapy.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
tap (A quick, light touch without movement.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
give a rub
|gentle rub
|back rub
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|body
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She gave the countertop a quick rub.
- He offered her shoulders a gentle rub.
- The car's paint came up shiny after a good rub.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I give the table a rub.
- She gave me a rub on my back.
- The cloth needs a rub to get clean.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
3
Remove by rubbing
To take something off by moving over it with pressure.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to rub [something] off/from [something]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
erase (Specifically used for removing writing or marks.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
apply (To put something on rather than remove it.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
rub off dirt
|rub out marks
|rub away
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|cleaning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She rubbed the stain out of the fabric.
- Rub the old paint off before applying new paint.
- He rubbed the chalk from the board.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Rub the dirt off your shoes.
- I rub the mark from the wall.
- She rubs the paint off the chair.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
entity
4
Seasoning mixture for food
A mix of spices that you put on meat or other food before cooking.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
seasoning mix (General term for spice combinations; not always applied by rubbing.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
dry rub
|spice rub
கருப்பொருள்கள்
food
|cooking
|food_drink
உதாரணங்கள்
- The chef prepared a dry rub for the ribs.
- This barbecue rub has paprika and garlic powder.
- Apply the spice rub evenly before grilling.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Put the rub on the chicken before cooking.
- The cook makes a dry rub for the meat.
- I use a rub with salt and pepper.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
entity
5
Problem or difficulty
A small problem that makes something harder than expected.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
snag (Informal term for an unexpected problem.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
advantage (A factor that helps rather than hinders.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
here's the rub
கருப்பொருள்கள்
problems
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- We could go now, but here's the rub—we don't have enough gas.
- The project looks good, but the rub is finding enough funding.
- That's the rub: we can't get everyone to agree.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- We can go, but here is the rub: no money.
- It is a good plan, but the rub is time.
- Here is the rub: he will not help.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
rub
IPA
GB/ɹˈʌb/
US/ɹˈʌb/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
rub (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (rub)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: rub
Verb
- Base: rub
- 3rd Person Singular: rubs
- Present Participle: rubbing
- Past: rubbed
சொல் குடும்பம்
முக்கிய குறிப்புகள்
- Irregular present participle: rubbing Verb
- Irregular past: rubbed Verb
சொற்றொடர்கள்
rub along
1/ɹˈʌb əlˈɔŋ/
phrasal verb
informal
Manage or coexist despite difficulties
To live or work together without serious problems, even if not perfectly.
உதாரணங்கள்
- We just rub along together despite our differences.
- The two teams managed to rub along until the project was done.
rub elbows with
1/ɹˈʌb ˈɛlboʊz wˈɪθ/
idiom
informal
Socialize with certain people
To meet and talk with important or famous people socially.
உதாரணங்கள்
- At the gala, she rubbed elbows with celebrities.
- He enjoys rubbing elbows with politicians.
rub in
1/ɹˈʌb ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Apply substance or emphasize someone's mistake
To put cream or another substance into skin by rubbing; or to keep talking about someone's mistake to make them feel bad.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Rub in the lotion until it disappears.
- You don’t have to rub it in—I know I made a mistake.
rub out
1/ɹˈʌb ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Erase marks or kill someone (slang)
To remove writing or marks by rubbing, or (in slang) to kill someone.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Rub out the pencil lines before you ink the drawing.
- In old gangster movies, 'rub out' means to kill someone.
rub someone the wrong way
1/ɹˈʌb sˈʌmwˌʌn ðə ɹˈɔŋ wˈeɪ/
idiom
informal
Annoy someone unintentionally
To make someone feel annoyed without meaning to.
உதாரணங்கள்
- His arrogant attitude rubbed me the wrong way.
- His jokes really rub me the wrong way sometimes.
- She tends to rub people the wrong way when she’s stressed.
- I think I rubbed her the wrong way when I disagreed.