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scrubbed

 

[ skrubd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cleaning process

Scrubbed is the past tense of the verb scrub, which means to clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with a brush and soap. This action is usually applied to surfaces like floors, dishes, or bathrooms to remove dirt or stains.

Synonyms

buffed, cleaned, scoured, washed

Examples of usage

  • She scrubbed the kitchen floor until it shone.
  • They scrubbed the pots and pans after dinner.
  • He scrubbed the car to remove the stubborn dirt.
  • The cleaner scrubbed the bathroom tiles vigorously.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrubbed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 limpo

🇮🇳 साफ किया गया

🇩🇪 gewaschen

🇮🇩 dibersihkan

🇺🇦 очищений

🇵🇱 oczyszczony

🇯🇵 洗浄された

🇫🇷 nettoyé

🇪🇸 limpiado

🇹🇷 temizlenmiş

🇰🇷 세척된

🇸🇦 منظف

🇨🇿 vyčištěný

🇸🇰 vyčistené

🇨🇳 清洗过的

🇸🇮 očistiti

🇮🇸 hreinsaður

🇰🇿 тазартылған

🇬🇪 წმენდილი

🇦🇿 təmizlənmiş

🇲🇽 limpiado

Etymology

The word 'scrub' originates from the Old English word 'scrubban', which means to rub or to clean, and it has cognates in other Germanic languages. Over time, it evolved in usage to refer to the vigorous action of cleaning something by repeatedly rubbing it. The use of scrub in its noun form emerged in the 15th century, denoting a brush or tool used for cleaning. In modern English, 'scrubbed' not only refers to the physical action of cleaning but has also developed colloquial uses in various contexts, such as in data cleaning or the elimination of non-essential elements in a project. The process of scrubbing has been a critical part of many hygiene practices and remains essential in both domestic and industrial cleaning paradigms.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,357, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.