scrubbed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /skrʌbd/
KK: /skrʌbd/
adjective
Definition
Having been cleaned thoroughly, often to remove dirt or impurities.
Example
The scrubbed kitchen looked sparkling and inviting.
Conversation
I just cleaned my room, and it looks so scrubbed now!
Wow, that sounds great! I could use some of that motivation.
You should come over and see how scrubbed everything looks.
Definitely! A clean space always feels more inviting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
clean
pure
fresh
Antonyms
dirty
soiled
tainted
verb
Definition
To clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with a brush or cloth.
Example
She scrubbed the floor until it was shining.
Tense Forms
Past: scrubbed
Past Participle: scrubbed
Conversation
I just scrubbed the kitchen floor, and it looks amazing!
Wow, that must have taken a while. Did you use that new cleaner?
Yeah, it really helps to get rid of the stains after I scrubbed.
Root Explanation
Scrubbed → It is formed from "scrub" (from Middle English *scrubben*, meaning to clean or rub) and the past tense suffix "-bed" (indicating completed action). The word "scrubbed" means that something has been cleaned thoroughly by rubbing.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of 'rubbing' something clean — that's what 'scrubbed' means, indicating that it has been cleaned.
Visually Confused Words
unscrubbed
shrubbed
rubbed
scribbled
scrabbled
stubbed
snubbed
scabbed