Definitions
- Referring to the act of rubbing a hard or rough object against a surface to remove something from it. - Describing the sound produced by dragging a hard object across a surface. - Talking about an injury caused by rubbing or sliding against a rough surface.
- Referring to the act of marking or damaging a surface with a sharp object or fingernail. - Describing an itch that is relieved by rubbing or lightly scraping the affected area. - Talking about a minor injury caused by a sharp object or fingernail.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve contact between an object and a surface.
- 2Both can cause damage or marks on a surface.
- 3Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
- 4Both can refer to injuries caused by contact with a surface.
What is the difference?
- 1Object used: Scrape involves using a hard or rough object, while scratch involves using a sharp object or fingernail.
- 2Intention: Scrape is often done to remove something from a surface, while scratch is often done to mark or damage a surface.
- 3Sound produced: Scrape produces a rough or grating sound, while scratch produces a lighter and more delicate sound.
- 4Injury severity: Scratch usually refers to a minor injury, while scrape can refer to a more serious injury.
- 5Context: Scrape is often used in industrial or construction contexts, while scratch is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Scrape and scratch both involve contact between an object and a surface, but they differ in their object used, intention, sound produced, injury severity, and context. Scrape involves using a hard or rough object to remove something from a surface, while scratch involves using a sharp object or fingernail to mark or damage a surface.
