the bottom part of a tree left in the ground after the rest has been cut down, the end of something that is left after the main part has been removed or used

stump up, stump speech, pull up stumps

Formal and Informal Expressions of stump

In different contexts, you can replace 'stump' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'remnant, remainder' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'stub, butt' is a commonplace synonym.

stump: Explore its Definition & Usage

stump Definition

1the bottom part of a tree left in the ground after the rest has been cut down
2the end of something that is left after the main part has been removed or used

Using stump: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stump" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The tree was cut down, but the stump remained.
Example
He lost his leg and now has a prosthetic stump.
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I stubbed my toe on the stump of the bed.
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The company is just a stump of what it used to be.
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The politician's speech was just a stump speech, lacking any real substance.

stump Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stump

Phrases with stump

stump up
to pay money, especially unwillingly
Example
He had to stump up £500 for the repairs.
stump speech
a political speech that is given repeatedly by a candidate during a campaign
Example
The candidate gave the same stump speech at every rally.
pull up stumps
to finish work or leave a place
Example
It's time to pull up stumps and head home.

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Summary: stump in Brief

A 'stump' [stʌmp] refers to the bottom part of a tree left in the ground after the rest has been cut down, or the end of something that is left after the main part has been removed or used. It can also be used in phrases like 'stump up,' meaning to pay money unwillingly, and 'pull up stumps,' meaning to finish work or leave a place.