I scrubbed my nails with a soft brush.

Meaning: I cleaned my fingernails thoroughly using a soft-bristled brush.

Choice of Words: Scrubbed means to clean something vigorously, especially by rubbing it with a brush or cloth. Nails are the hard, protective coverings on the ends of your fingers and toes. Soft means not hard or firm. Brush is a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or combing.

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I cleaned my fingernails using a gentle brush.

Meaning: This means I made my fingernails clean using a brush that was not rough or hard.

Choice of Words: Cleaned means to make something free of dirt or germs. Fingernails are the hard covers on the ends of your fingers. Gentle means not harsh or rough. Brush is a tool with bristles used for cleaning or grooming.

I washed my fingernails with a soft-bristled brush.

Meaning: This means I cleaned my fingernails using a brush that had soft bristles.

Choice of Words: Washed means to clean something with water or another liquid. Fingernails are the hard covers on the ends of your fingers. Soft-bristled means having soft bristles. Brush is a tool with bristles used for cleaning or grooming.

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