Rubbed Meaning in English
word · lemma: rub
/ˈɹəbd/
ruhbd
/ɹˈʌbd/
ruhbd
Definition
Touched or moved your hand or something else repeatedly back and forth against a surface, often to clean, warm, or comfort it.
Usage & Nuances
'Rubbed' is the simple past and past participle of 'rub'. Commonly appears with objects like 'eyes', 'hands', or 'cream'. Often used for comfort or removing something. Not as intense as 'scrubbed'. Do not confuse with 'robbed' (stolen).
Spanish: frotó - frotadoPortuguese (BR): esfregou - esfregadoPortuguese (PT): esfregou - esfregadoChinese (Simplified): 擦 - 摩擦Chinese (Traditional): 擦 - 摩擦Hindi: रगड़ाArabic: فركBengali: ঘষেছেRussian: потёр - втерJapanese: こすったVietnamese: chà - xoaKorean: 문질렀다Turkish: ovdu - sürdü (hafifçe)Urdu: رگڑاIndonesian: menggosok
Example Sentences
She rubbed her hands to stay warm.
basic
The teacher rubbed the board clean.
basic
He rubbed lotion on his arm.
basic
She rubbed her eyes because she was tired.
natural
The cat rubbed against my leg for attention.
natural
I accidentally rubbed ink all over my shirt.
natural