adjective, staunch·er, staunch·est.
firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc
., as a person: a staunch Republican; a staunch friend. characterized by firmness, steadfastness, or loyalty: He delivered a staunch defense of the government. strong; substantial: a staunch little hut in the woods.
What’s a synonym for staunchly?
Some common synonyms of staunch are
constant, faithful
, loyal, resolute, and steadfast.
What is correct staunch?
adjective, staunch·er, staunch·est.
firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc
., as a person: a staunch Republican; a staunch friend. characterized by firmness, steadfastness, or loyalty: He delivered a staunch defense of the government. strong; substantial: a staunch little hut in the woods.
What does staunch a wound mean?
stanch STAUNCH verb. 1 :
to check or stop the flowing of
; also : to stop the flow of blood from (a wound) 2 a : to stop or check in its course.
What is the meaning of Stunch?
(Entry 1 of 2) 1 :
steadfast in loyalty or principle a staunch friend
. 2a : watertight, sound. b : strongly built : substantial.
Does staunch mean stop?
Staunch is sometimes used as a verb to mean
“to stop the flow of a liquid
,” but most usage books will tell you it’s better to use the word stanch for the verb. Think of a soldier stopping and standing still, and you will understand the connection between the two meanings.
How do you use staunch?
- As a caring physician, Jim is a staunch believer in patient rights.
- Because Alice is a staunch fan of Sarah Wittier’s writing, she has read all of Wittier’s books.
- Since the two countries are staunch allies it is not surprising they will work together in the war to defeat their shared enemy.
What is the difference between stanch and staunch?
Staunch and stanch are
both variant spellings of the same word
, but each is more common in different scenarios. “Staunch” is seen more often as an adjective meaning “substantial” or “steadfastly loyal,” while “Stanch” is more often a verb as in “to stanch the bleeding.”
What is another word for stanch?
| devout devoted | staunch steadfast | dedicated true | constant firm | steady unwavering |
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What is the mean of vehemently?
It traces back to the Latin word vehement, meaning “
impetuous, violent
.” If you do something vehemently, then you do it forcefully and with emotion, and no one will doubt how you really feel. You’ll often hear it used to describe situations involving conflict or disagreement.
What does Staunching someone mean?
/stɔːntʃ/ us. /stɑːntʃ/ (US also stanch)
to stop something happening, or to stop liquid, especially blood
, from flowing out: The country’s asylum laws were amended to staunch the flow/flood of economic migrants.
What does moaned mean?
to utter moans,
as of pain or grief
. (of the wind, sea, trees, etc.) to make any sound suggestive of such moans: The wind moaned through the trees. verb (used with object) to utter (something) inarticulately or pitifully, as if in lamentation: He moaned his response. to lament or bemoan: to moan one’s fate.
What is a subaquatic?
subaquatic. / (ˌsʌbəˈkwætɪk, -ˈkwɒt-) /
adjective
.
living or growing partly in water and partly on land
.
of or relating to conditions, existence, or activities under water
.
What is the difference between sturdy and staunch?
As adjectives the difference between staunch and sturdy
is that
staunch is loyal, trustworthy, reliable, outstanding
while sturdy is of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.
What does stuporous mean medically?
Stupor is
unresponsiveness from which a person can be aroused only by vigorous, physical stimulation
. Coma is unresponsiveness from which a person cannot be aroused and in which the person’s eyes remain closed, even when the person is stimulated.
What part of speech is staunch?
| part of speech: adjective | related words: athletic, fast, impregnable, patient, powerful, reliable, secure, trustworthy | Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature | derivations: staunchly (adv.), staunchness (n.) |
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