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scrub vs swabbing

swabbing vs scrub

scrub and swabbing both are nouns.

scrub is an adjective but swabbing is not an adjective.

scrub is a verb but swabbing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scrub Yes Yes Yes No
swabbing Yes No No No
As nouns, swabbing is a hyponym of scrub; that is, swabbing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than scrub:
  • scrub: the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
  • swabbing: cleaning with a mop
Other hyponyms of scrub include mopping.
scrub (noun) swabbing (noun)
the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water cleaning with a mop
dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
scrub (adjective) swabbing (adjective)
(of domestic animals) not selectively bred
scrub (verb) swabbing (verb)
wash thoroughly
clean with hard rubbing
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
Difference between scrub and swabbing

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