Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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set back | No | No | Yes | No |
scrub | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
set back (noun) | scrub (noun) |
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the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water | |
dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes |
set back (adjective) | scrub (adjective) |
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(of domestic animals) not selectively bred |
set back (verb) | scrub (verb) |
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slow down the progress of; hinder | wash thoroughly |
cost a certain amount | clean with hard rubbing |
hold back to a later time | postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled |