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- [gruhb-steyk]
- /ˈgrʌbˌsteɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gruhb-steyk]
- /ˈgrʌbˌsteɪk/
Definitions of grubstaker word
- noun grubstaker provisions, gear, etc., furnished to a prospector on condition of participating in the profits of any discoveries. 1
- noun grubstaker money or other assistance furnished at a time of need or of starting an enterprise. 1
- verb with object grubstaker to furnish with a grubstake: I grubstaked him to two mules and supplies enough for five months. 1
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Origin of grubstaker
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1860-65; grub + stake2
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Parts of speech for Grubstaker
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grubstaker popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
grubstaker usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grubstaker
noun grubstaker
- benefactor — A benefactor is a person who helps a person or organization by giving them money.
- patron — (in Mexico and the southwestern U.S.) a boss; employer.
- advocate — If you advocate a particular action or plan, you recommend it publicly.
- promoter — a person or thing that promotes, furthers, or encourages.
- follower — a person or thing that follows.
Antonyms for grubstaker
noun grubstaker
- antagonist — Your antagonist is your opponent or enemy.
- opponent — a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary.
- opposer — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- opposition — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
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