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scour vs rub

rub vs scour

scour and rub both are nouns.

scour and rub both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scour Yes No Yes No
rub Yes No Yes No
As verbs, rub is a hypernym of scour; that is, rub is a word with a broader meaning than scour:
  • scour: rub hard or scrub
  • rub: move over something with pressure
As verbs, rub is a hypernym of scour; that is, rub is a word with a broader meaning than scour:
  • scour: clean with hard rubbing
  • rub: move over something with pressure
scour (noun) rub (noun)
a place that is scoured (especially by running water) the act of rubbing or wiping
an unforeseen obstacle
scour (verb) rub (verb)
rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid move over something with pressure
rub hard or scrub cause friction
clean with hard rubbing scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
examine minutely
Difference between scour and rub

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