B2verbhomehealth
US/rʌb/
UK/rʌb/
to press and move your hand or an object back and forth over a surface
In context
He rubbed his eyes and tried to stay awake in the meeting.
Rub a little oil on the pan before cooking the eggs.
My new shoes rub against my heels and give me blisters.
Words that go with rub
verb + noun
- rub your eyesDon't rub your eyes with dirty hands.
- rub your handsOn cold mornings, rub your hands together to warm them.
verb + preposition
- rub againstThe cat rubbed against my legs.
- rub inRub in the cream until it disappears.
verb + adverb
- rub gentlyRub gently to remove the stain.