scrub
scrub
clean by rubbing
Learn scrub with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
scrub fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.
How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
scrub with German translation
scrub usage examples
Don't scrub the curtains too hard or you might damage the fabric.
Learn by topic
scrub belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
scrub synonyms
What's the difference between scrub / wipe / scour / sponge / polish / buff
Wipe the table after dinner.
to clean something by rubbing hard, often with an abrasive
She scoured the burnt pan with steel wool.
Sponge the spill up with a cloth.
to rub a surface to make it smooth and shiny
Polish your shoes before the party.
to polish something by rubbing, often with a cloth or machine
Buff the chrome until it shines.
Please wash the dishes after dinner.
Brush the crumbs off the table.
to remove dirt, stains, or unwanted matter; general term covering many methods
I will clean the kitchen tomorrow.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
bite vs chew vs sting vs nip: разница между bite, chew, sting и nip
Разница между bite, chew, sting и nip: когда bite значит кусать, chew жевать, sting жалить, а nip слегка укусить.
carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.
catch vs make vs take vs board: разница между catch, make, take и board
Разница между catch, make, take и board в теме транспорта: успеть на поезд, сесть на автобус или воспользоваться транспортом.
Related words and lists for scrub
How to pronounce scrub and what this word means
scrub means scrub. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce scrub
/ˈskrʌb/
scrub translation
scrub
scrub examples
She scrubbed the bath until all the soap scum came off.
scrub transcription
/ˈskrʌb/, /tə ˈskrʌb/
Questions about this word
scrub meaning: what does it mean?
clean by rubbing
scrub pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
scrub is pronounced as /ˈskrʌb/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
scrub definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She scrubbed the bath until all the soap scum came off. Translation: Она продолжала тереть ванну, пока весь налёт от мыла не исчез.
Is scrub part of Household Chores vocabulary?
Yes, scrub can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is scrub part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, scrub can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn scrub in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.