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- US Pronunciation
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- [huhz-buh nd]
- /ˈhʌz bənd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [huhz-buh nd]
- /ˈhʌz bənd/
Definitions of husbanded word
- noun husbanded a married man, especially when considered in relation to his partner in marriage. 1
- noun husbanded British. a manager. 1
- noun husbanded Archaic. a prudent or frugal manager. 1
- verb with object husbanded to manage, especially with prudent economy. 1
- verb with object husbanded to use frugally; conserve: to husband one's resources. 1
- verb with object husbanded Archaic. to be or become a husband to; marry. to find a husband for. to till; cultivate. 1
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Origin of husbanded
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English husband(e), Old English hūsbonda master of the house < Old Norse hūsbōndi, equivalent to hūs house + bōndi (bō-, variant of bū- dwell (see boor) + -nd present participle suffix + -i inflectional ending)
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Parts of speech for Husbanded
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
husbanded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
husbanded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for husbanded
verb husbanded
- plow — an agricultural implement used for cutting, lifting, turning over, and partly pulverizing soil.
- reap — to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
- tend — to attend by action, care, etc. (usually followed by to).
- graze — to touch or rub something lightly, or so as to produce slight abrasion, in passing: to graze against a rough wall.
- sow — to scatter (seed) over land, earth, etc., for growth; plant.
noun husbanded
- partnered — a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor; sharer; associate.
- manned — carrying or operated by one or more persons: a manned spacecraft.
- mated — a partner in marriage; spouse.
- consorted — a husband or wife; spouse, especially of a reigning monarch. Compare prince consort, queen consort.
- groomed — Simple past tense and past participle of groom.
Antonyms for husbanded
verb husbanded
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- need — a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
- disperse — to drive or send off in various directions; scatter: to disperse a crowd.
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