What does STUBS mean?

Stubs

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: the remaining part of something after the main part has been removed or used up; a short piece of something that is left over.
• Verb: to remove the remaining part of something; to cut or tear off the end of something.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /stʌbz/
• UK: /stʌbz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "stubs" originated from the Middle English word "stob" which means "a stump or post." The word has been in use since the 14th century. In modern usage, "stubs" are commonly used to refer to the remaining part of something after the main part has been used up or removed. The verb form is used to describe the act of cutting or tearing off the end of something.

5. Synonyms: remnants, leftovers, remains, pieces, fragments

6. Related Words: stupa, stuns, study, stung, stunk

7. Example Sentences:

• The stubs of the old fence posts were left in the ground.
• She stubbed her toe on the corner of the table.
• He carefully stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray.
• The book was missing the last few pages, leaving only stubs at the end.