stub
6 synonyms for stub, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A short remaining piece of something after the main part has been used, cut, or removed.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A short remaining piece of something after the main part has been used, cut, or removed.
“He kept the ticket stub as a souvenir from the concert.”
2. verb
To accidentally hit or jam a toe or foot against something.
“She stubbed her toe on the coffee table in the dark.”
How to use stub
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pay stub
ticket stub
stub your toe
Etymology
From Old English stybb, meaning "tree stump," later extended to any short, blunt remnant.
Full origin of stub →Frequently asked questions
What does “stub” mean?
The word “stub” means a short remaining piece of something after the main part has been used, cut, or removed. In plain terms, a short leftover piece of something, or (as a verb) to painfully knock your toe against something.
How do you pronounce “stub”?
“Stub” is pronounced stuhb (/stʌb/ in IPA).
How do you use “stub” in a sentence?
Here is “stub” used in a sentence: “He kept the ticket stub as a souvenir from the concert.”
What part of speech is “stub”?
Depending on how it is used, “stub” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “stub” come from?
The word “stub” comes from Old English. From Old English stybb, meaning "tree stump," later extended to any short, blunt remnant.
How many meanings does “stub” have?
“Stub” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short remaining piece of something after the main part has been used, cut, or removed.
