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Stubs

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

Definition

The definition of 'stubs' is the plural form of the noun 'stub,' which means a short or blunt piece remaining after a larger part has been removed.

Synonyms & similar words

nub butt ticketstub counterfoil stub checkstub remnants stumps ends pieces nubs butt traces remains residue bits dregs remainder fragment shreds scrap snippets leavings vestiges bristles stumps

Example sentences

  1. I found three stubs of pencils in my drawer.
  2. He threw the stubs of his broken crayons into the trash.
  3. She collected the stubs of candles to make a new one.
  4. The tree had some stubs where branches had been cut off.
  5. I tripped over a stub of a tree root in the garden.

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  • Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out. – Robert Collier
  • The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
  • The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. – Walt Disney

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