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.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 4
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 4
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of grub
grub is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounAn immature stage in the life cycle of an insect; a larva.
Synonyms: larva
- nounFood.
- nounA short, thick man; a dwarf.
- nounA dirty person.
- nounA despicable person; a lowlife.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo scavenge or in some way scrounge, typically for food.
- verbTo dig; to dig up by the roots; to root out by digging; often followed by up.
Example: to grub up trees, rushes, or sedge
- verbTo supply with food.
- verbTo 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.