unscratched

scratch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skrach]
- /skrætʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skrach]
- /skrætʃ/

Definitions of unscratched word

verb with object unscratched to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough: to scratch one's hand on a nail. 1
verb with object unscratched to dig, scrape, or tear (something) out or off with or as if with the nails, claws, etc.: to scratch the burs off one's coat. 1
verb with object unscratched to rub or scrape slightly, as with the fingernails, to relieve itching. 1
verb with object unscratched to rub or draw along a rough, grating surface: to scratch a match on the sidewalk. 1
verb with object unscratched to erase, cancel, strike out, or eliminate (a name, something written, etc.) by or as if by drawing a line through it (often followed by out): Scratch out the third name on the list. 1
verb with object unscratched to withdraw (an entry) from a race or competition. 1

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Origin of unscratched

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English scracche (v.), blend of Middle English scratte to scratch, and cracche to scratch; cognate with Middle Dutch cratsen

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Parts of speech for Unscratched

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unscratched popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for unscratched

adj unscratched

in one piece — If someone or something is still in one piece after a dangerous journey or experience, they are safe and not damaged or hurt.

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