scratched

[skrætʃt]

scratched Definition

• 1. to damage a surface by rubbing something sharp over it
• 2. to make a slight cut or mark on someone's skin

Using scratched: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scratched" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The cat scratched the sofa.

• Example

  I scratched my arm on the fence.

• Example

  She scratched her name on the tree trunk.

scratched Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scratched

• scrape
• graze
• nick
• cut

Phrases with scratched

• scratch the surface

  to deal with only a small part of a subject or problem

  Example

  We've only scratched the surface of the issue, there's still a lot to uncover.

• scratch someone's back

  to do something for someone in the hope that they will do something for you

  Example

  He helped his colleague with the project, hoping that his colleague would scratch his back in return.

• scratch your head

  to be confused or puzzled about something

  Example

  I've been scratching my head trying to figure out how to solve this problem.

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Summary: scratched in Brief

To 'scratch' [skrætʃt] means to damage a surface by rubbing something sharp over it or to make a slight cut or mark on someone's skin. It can be used in phrases like 'scratch the surface,' meaning to deal with only a small part of a subject or problem, 'scratch someone's back,' meaning to do something for someone in the hope that they will do something for you, and 'scratch your head,' meaning to be confused or puzzled about something.