scratch
Translation
to scratch, to scrape, to cancel
Examples
The cat scratched my arm.
The cat scratched my arm.
He scratched his head in confusion.
He scratched his head in confusion.
We had to scratch our plans for the weekend.
We had to scratch our plans for the weekend.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to mark a surface with a sharp object The cat scratched my arm.
((sth.)) to cancel or withdraw from sth. We had to scratch our plans for the weekend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scrape, claw, graze; Antonyms: soothe, caress
Etymology
From Old English 'scrattian', likely of onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound of scratching.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound a cat makes scratching a post: 'scratch, scratch'. Also used for canceling plans.