scratched Definition
- 1to damage a surface by rubbing something sharp over it
- 2to 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.
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I scratched my arm on the fence.
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She scratched her name on the tree trunk.
scratched Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with scratched
Example
We've only scratched the surface of the issue, there's still a lot to uncover.
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He helped his colleague with the project, hoping that his colleague would scratch his back in return.
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I've been scratching my head trying to figure out how to solve this problem.
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.