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- [huhz-buh nd]
- /ˈhʌz bənd/
- /ˈhʌz.bənd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [huhz-buh nd]
- /ˈhʌz bənd/
Definitions of husbanding word
- noun husbanding a married man, especially when considered in relation to his partner in marriage. 1
- noun husbanding British. a manager. 1
- noun husbanding Archaic. a prudent or frugal manager. 1
- verb with object husbanding to manage, especially with prudent economy. 1
- verb with object husbanding to use frugally; conserve: to husband one's resources. 1
- verb with object husbanding Archaic. to be or become a husband to; marry. to find a husband for. to till; cultivate. 1
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Origin of husbanding
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 Husbanding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
husbanding 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".
husbanding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for husbanding
adj husbanding
- leading — made of or containing lead: a lead pipe; a lead compound.
- admonishing — to caution, advise, or counsel against something.
- governing — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
- handling — a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
- controlling — having or attempting to exert control
verb husbanding
- 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.
adjective husbanding
- directing — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- executing — Present participle of execute.
- organising — to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action: to organize a committee.
Antonyms for husbanding
adj husbanding
- subordinate — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
verb husbanding
- 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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