stub
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B2
/stʌb/
short remnant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stub' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'stybb,' where 'stybb' meant 'stump or short piece.'
Historical Evolution
'stybb' changed from Old English word 'stybb' and eventually became the modern English word 'stub'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stump or short piece,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'ticket part' and 'to strike one's toe.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the part of a ticket, check, or other document torn off and kept as a record.
He kept the ticket stub as a souvenir.
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Noun 2
a short piece remaining after something has been removed or cut off.
The tree was cut down, leaving only a stub.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41