Hyphenation of grub

How to hyphenate grub

Because it is a word with a single syllable, grub is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

grub

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 4
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 4
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of grub

grub is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An immature stage in the life cycle of an insect; a larva.
Synonyms: larva
noun
Food.
noun
A short, thick man; a dwarf.
noun
A dirty person.
noun
A despicable person; a lowlife.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To scavenge or in some way scrounge, typically for food.
verb
To dig; to dig up by the roots; to root out by digging; often followed by up.
Example: to grub up trees, rushes, or sedge
verb
To supply with food.
verb
To eat.

Words nearby grub

groynes
grozart
grozer
grozet
grozing-iron
grr
grs
gru-gru
(grub)
grub-
grub-prairie
grub-street
grub's
grubbed
grubber
grubberies
grubbers

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.