Scratched: meaning, definitions and examples

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scratched

 

[ skrætʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'scratched' is the simple past tense of the verb 'scratch'. It typically refers to making a mark or a cut on a surface with something sharp or pointed. In a broader sense, it can also describe the action of removing something by scraping it. This term is frequently used in various contexts, such as describing minor injuries to the skin or the act of damaging the surface of an object. When used in informal speech, 'scratched' can also refer to canceling or eliminating something.

Synonyms

damaged, grazed, marked, scraped

Examples of usage

  • The cat scratched the furniture.
  • He scratched his arm on the branches.
  • She scratched the upcoming event from her calendar.

Translations

Translations of the word "scratched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arranhado

🇮🇳 खरोंच

🇩🇪 kratzte

🇮🇩 tergores

🇺🇦 подряпаний

🇵🇱 zadrapany

🇯🇵 かすり傷のある

🇫🇷 gratté

🇪🇸 rasguñado

🇹🇷 çizilmiş

🇰🇷 긁힌

🇸🇦 مخدوش

🇨🇿 škrábaný

🇸🇰 škrabnutý

🇨🇳 划伤的

🇸🇮 opraskan

🇮🇸 skrapaður

🇰🇿 соғылған

🇬🇪 დაზიანებული

🇦🇿 cızılmış

🇲🇽 rasguñado

Word origin

The word 'scratch' originates from the late Middle English term 'scracchen', which meant to scrape or score lightly. Its etymology can be traced back further to the Proto-Germanic word '*skratwō', which reflects the action of scraping or scoring. As language evolved, 'scratch' took on various meanings in English, encompassing both the physical action of scratching and metaphorical uses, such as to think or reflect. Over time, 'scratched' emerged as the past participle form, commonly used in everyday language to describe actions that have already occurred. The versatility of the word allows it to apply to various contexts, from pets leaving marks on furniture to the process of eliminating options, reinforcing its place in modern vernacular.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,122, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.