Synonyms for

Stub

Verb / stʌb / Another word for stub — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A short piece remaining after something has been broken off or cut.

Synonyms & similar words

nub butt ticketstub counterfoil checkstub nub remnant stump butt end fragment piece portion remains tail tip trunk vestige wreck

Example sentences

  1. I accidentally stubbed my toe on the table leg.
  2. He threw away the stub of his cigarette.
  3. She kept the stub of the receipt for her records.
  4. The carpenter cut off a stub of wood from the board.

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  • I do not want to die... until I have faithfully made the most of my talent and cultivated the seed that was placed in me until the last small twig has grown.
  • It's not how much you have that makes people look up to you, it's who you are.
  • The best way to make a fire with two sticks is to make sure one of them is a match.

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