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rug

[rʌɡ]

rug Definition

a piece of thick material used to cover part of a floor, often one that is covered in carpet or has a hard surface.

Using rug: Examples

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

  • Example

    I bought a new rug for the living room.

  • Example

    The rug in the bedroom is very soft and fluffy.

  • Example

    She spilled wine on the rug and had to clean it up.

  • Example

    The antique rug was worth a lot of money.

rug Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rug

Phrases with rug

  • to suddenly stop supporting or helping someone, often causing them to fail

    Example

    He thought he had job security, but his boss pulled the rug out from under him and fired him.

  • to try to hide or ignore a problem instead of dealing with it

    Example

    The company tried to sweep the scandal under the rug, but it eventually became public knowledge.

  • lay a rug

    to install a carpet or rug

    Example

    We're going to lay a rug in the guest room before our visitors arrive.

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Summary: rug in Brief

'Rug' [rʌɡ] refers to a piece of thick material used to cover part of a floor, often one that is covered in carpet or has a hard surface. It can be used to decorate a room or provide warmth and comfort. The phrase 'pull the rug out from under someone' means to suddenly stop supporting or helping someone, while 'sweep something under the rug' means to try to hide or ignore a problem instead of dealing with it.

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