rust meaning
rust :
reddish-brown coating on metal
noun
▪ The old car has rust on it.
▪ The old car has a reddish-brown coating on it.
▪ Rust can damage metal.
▪ A reddish-brown coating can harm metal.
paraphrasing
▪ corrosion – rust
▪ oxidation – rust
▪ tarnish – rust
▪ decay – rust
rust :
to become rusty
verb
▪ The metal will rust in the rain.
▪ The metal will get a reddish-brown coating in the rain.
▪ The tools rusted over time.
▪ The tools got a reddish-brown coating over time.
paraphrasing
▪ corrode – rust
▪ oxidize – rust
▪ tarnish – rust
▪ decay – rust
Pronunciation
rust [rʌst]
The word is pronounced with a short 'u' sound, like 'ruhst'.
Common phrases and grammar about rust
rust - Common meaning
noun
reddish-brown coating on metal
verb
to become rusty
Part of Speech Changes for "rust"
▪ rusty (adjective) – covered with rust
▪ rustiness (noun) – the state of being rusty
Common Expressions with "rust"
▪ prevent rust – stop rust from forming
▪ remove rust – take away rust
▪ rust protection – guard against rust
▪ rust remover – a product to take away rust
Important examples of rust in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, rust often refers to damage to metal.
Example of a confusing word: dust (fine particles of matter)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Rust as a verb is often used in TOEIC grammar questions to describe the process of becoming rusty.
rust
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
rust prevention
'stopping rust', used in contexts about maintaining metal objects.
gather rust
means 'to become rusty', used when talking about things not being used.
Differences between similar words and rust
rust
,
corrode
differences
Rust is a specific type of corrosion that affects iron, while corrode can refer to any metal.
rust
,
oxidize
differences
Rust is a result of oxidation in iron, while oxidize can happen to any element.
Words with the same origin as rust
The origin of rust
The word rust comes from Old English 'rūst', related to 'red' due to its color.
Word structure
The composition of the word rust is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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