staunch
/stɑ:ntʃ/ Cách viết khác : (staunch) /stɔ:ntʃ/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Firm, loyal, and dependable: Describes a person or supporter who is unwavering in their commitment, allegiance, or belief.
- Strong and substantial: Can describe something that is solidly built or constructed.
Verb (also spelled 'stanch'):
- To stop the flow of a liquid, especially blood: To halt bleeding or the escape of a fluid.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- She remained a staunch supporter of the cause despite the criticism.
- The castle's staunch walls withstood the siege for months.
Verb:
- The medic used a tourniquet to staunch the bleeding from the wound.
- They worked quickly to staunch the leak in the pipe.
Advanced Usage
- "Staunchly" (adverb): In a firm, loyal, or unwavering manner.
- He staunchly defended his colleague's reputation.
- "Staunchness" (noun): The quality of being staunch.
- Her staunchness in the face of adversity was admirable.
Variants and Related Words
- Stanch (verb): An alternative spelling for the verb form, identical in meaning to 'staunch' (verb).
- Staunchly (adv): As above.
- Staunchness (n): As above.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Steadfast, loyal, faithful, unwavering, resolute, firm.
- Verb: Stem, stop, halt, check, curb.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its usage is typically direct.)
Related Idioms
- A staunch ally/friend/supporter: A very loyal and reliable ally, friend, or supporter.
- Throughout the crisis, he proved to be a staunch ally.
Adjective
- firm and dependable especially in loyalty
- a steadfast ally
- a staunch defender of free speech
- unswerving devotion
- unswerving allegiance
Verb
- stop the flow of a liquid
- staunch the blood flow
- stem the tide