Basic Details
Word: Rub
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To move your hand or an object back and forth against a surface; to apply pressure to something.
Synonyms: Scrub, massage, stroke
Antonyms: Press lightly, tap, brush
Idioms and Phrases
- Rub salt in the wound: To make someone feel worse about a situation. Example: "He kept bringing up her mistake, really rubbing salt in the wound."
- Rub elbows with: To socialise or mix with people, especially those of importance. Example: "At the charity event, she got to rub elbows with many famous personalities."
Usage Examples
Example 1: If you rub your hands together, they will get warm and help you face the cold.
Example 2: The teacher asked the students to rub the eraser on the board to clean it.
Example 3: After a long day, I like to rub some lotion on my skin to keep it soft and smooth.
Fun Fact
Did you know that rubbing your hands together not only warms them up but also helps to stimulate blood circulation? This is especially helpful in keeping your fingers warm during winter!
Famous Quote
"Do not rub the lamp, if you do not want a genie." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "rub" mean?
a) To grasp tightly
b) To move your hand against a surface
c) To throw away
d) To jump high
Answer: b) To move your hand against a surface
2. Which of these is a synonym of "rub"?
a) Kick
b) Scrub
c) Chase
d) Examine
Answer: b) Scrub
3. Which of these is an antonym of "rub"?
a) Push
b) Tap
c) Press lightly
d) Slide
Answer: c) Press lightly
4. Which sentence shows the correct usage of "rub"?
a) I will rub the paint on the canvas.
b) She rubbed her eyes when she felt sleepy.
c) They rub the tree to make it grow faster.
d) He rubbed the table with a fork.
Answer: b) She rubbed her eyes when she felt sleepy.
5. Which idiom means to socialise with important people?
a) Rub salt in the wound
b) Rub elbows with
c) Rub the wrong way
d) Rub off on
Answer: b) Rub elbows with
