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graze vs scratch

scratch vs graze

graze and scratch both are nouns.

graze and scratch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
graze Yes No Yes No
scratch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, scratch is a hypernym of graze; that is, scratch is a word with a broader meaning than graze:
  • graze: a superficial abrasion
  • scratch: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Other hypernyms of graze include abrasion, excoriation, scrape.
graze (noun) scratch (noun)
the act of grazing an indication of damage
a superficial abrasion (golf) a handicap of zero strokes
poor handwriting
a harsh noise made by scraping
dry mash for poultry
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
informal terms for money
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
graze (verb) scratch (verb)
eat lightly, try different dishes cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
scrape gently cause friction
feed as in a meadow or pasture carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
break the skin (of a body part) by scraping gather (money or other resources) together over time
let feed in a field or pasture or meadow remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
Difference between graze and scratch

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