scratch
verb (used with object)
to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough.
scratched
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past participleof scratch.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof scratch.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
scratchverb (used with object)to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough.
Example Sentences
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Perhaps that was the perfect way to sign off, but the Croke Park itch had to be scratched and while those gates seemed destined to remain locked, Taylor's status made it happen.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Wouldn’t someone bitten or scratched 3 months ago already be rabid and possibly even dead?” another visitor posted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
But on Monday, vandals scratched the star, which was dedicated in 1984, leaving Parton's name badly defaced, with video on social media showing the damage.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Whatever the intent, the scratched words are a hint of a lively world mostly hidden from our view.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Old Joseph paused and scratched his beard before going on.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
