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Definitions

scratch the surface

VERB

read

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gather interpret know learn refer to scan see study translate view

STRONG

apprehend comprehend construe decipher discover glance perceive peruse skim unravel

WEAK

bury oneself in dip into flip through go over go through leaf through make out pore over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget ignore misinterpret misunderstand neglect overlook

STRONG

lose miss

WEAK

write

Example Sentences

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And those don’t even scratch the surface of the sentiments being tossed around on social media.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

In my short lifespan, I probably won’t do more than scratch the surface of what an orchestra can do, but I’m working on it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

The 13 films below only scratch the surface of Corman’s huge filmography, but they do provide a glimpse into his ambition and his sensibility as both a director and a micro studio boss.

From New York Times • May 12, 2024

"And with these mice, not only can we scratch the surface, but we can dig underneath."

From Science Daily • May 6, 2024

I could see that I was just beginning to scratch the surface of understanding race in America.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

scratch the surface

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