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stumps

stump
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [stuhmp]
    • /stʌmp/
    • /stʌmp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stuhmp]
    • /stʌmp/

Definitions of stumps word

  • noun stumps the lower end of a tree or plant left after the main part falls or is cut off; a standing tree trunk from which the upper part and branches have been removed. 1
  • noun stumps the part of a limb of the body remaining after the rest has been cut off. 1
  • noun stumps a part of a broken or decayed tooth left in the gum. 1
  • noun stumps a short remnant, as of a candle; stub. 1
  • noun stumps any basal part remaining after the main or more important part has been removed. 1
  • noun stumps an artificial leg. 1

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Origin of stumps

First appearance:

before 1200
One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; (noun) Middle English stompe, cognate with or < Middle Low German stump(e), Middle Dutch stomp (compare German Stumpf); (v.) Middle English stumpen to stumble (as over a stump), derivative of the noun

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Parts of speech for Stumps

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

stumps popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

stumps usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for stumps

verb stumps

  • addresses — a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons: the president's address on the state of the economy.
  • assists — Plural form of assist.
  • baffles — Plural form of baffle.
  • campaigns — Plural form of campaign.
  • canvasses — to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, or the like from.

noun stumps

  • carryovers — Plural form of carryover.
  • counterfoils — Plural form of counterfoil.
  • dares — Plural form of dare.
  • flappers — something broad and flat used for striking or for making a noise by striking.
  • flippers — Plural form of flipper.

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