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rub off

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb rub off has 1 sense
  1. abrade, corrade, abrase, rub down, rub off - wear away
    --1 is one way to wear away, wear off
    Sample sentence:
    Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Rub Off

Definition:

Verb: To transfer, remove, or become removed by rubbing.

Phrasal Verb: To acquire or transmit an influence or quality through close association or contact.

Noun: The act or process of transferring or removing a substance or quality by rubbing.

Examples:

Verb:

  1. The ink on the wet paper can rub off easily if not handled with care.
  2. He tried to rub off the dirt from his shoes before entering the house.

Phrasal Verb:

  1. Her positive attitude tends to rub off on everyone around her.
  2. We hope his enthusiasm for learning will rub off onto his classmates.

Noun:

  1. The rub off of the paint from the wall left a mark on his shirt.
  2. You can use a damp cloth for an easier rub off of the stubborn marker stains.

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