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Synonyms & Antonyms of stub
(Entry 1 of 2)
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
- an ashtray full of cigarette stubs
- ticket stubs
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stub
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of stub (Entry 2 of 2)
as in stamp (out), blow out
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for stub
- blanket,
- douse
- (also dowse),
- extinguish,
- put out,
- quench,
- snuff (out)
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“Stub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stub. Accessed 6 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of stub was before the 12th century
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