staunch

Meanings

• adjective

  Firm or determined in supporting a person, cause, or belief.

  - "He was a staunch supporter of the environmental cause."
  - "Despite her reservations, she remained a staunch defender of her position."

• verb

  Stop the flow of blood or other fluids from a wound.

  - "The nurse quickly applied pressure to staunch the bleeding."
  - "He staunched the wound with a clean cloth."

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Pronunciation

1. /stɑːntʃ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with staunch
anchored , archaic , armored , chanted , chartered , darned , dented , darnedest , fathomed , garnet , hardened , hardy , harnessed , harbored , harnessed , jarned , larned , marched , marned , mortared , mordant , narthed , parnelled , parched , parnelled , parchment , pardoned , parnassus , quenched , rarnished , sarnies , squared , tarnished , tarnished , tarnished , tarnished , tarnished , tarnished , tarnished , tarnished , tarnished , tarnished

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Homophones

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1. Stanchion () :
   

2. Stench () :
   

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Variants

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stanch , stancher , stanchest , staunch , stauncher , staunchest , staunchly , staunchness , staunchnesses , staunched , staunches , staunching , stanched , stanchers , stanches , stanching

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Forms

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stauncher, staunchest, staunchly

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Etymology

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From Middle English stanchen, from stanche 'stop, stand still', from stondan 'to stand'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'staunch' is derived from the Old English word 'stancian', which means 'to stop' or 'to stand still'.

2. The term 'staunch' was first used in English literature in the 14th century.

3. The word 'staunch' is often used interchangeably with the word 'loyal'.

4. In medical terminology, 'staunch' refers to the process of stopping bleeding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Loyalty: A strong feeling of support or allegiance to a person, group, or cause.

2. Determination: The quality of being determined to do something or to achieve a goal, despite obstacles or challenges.

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Culture

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The word 'staunch' has been used extensively in literature and poetry to describe individuals who are firm in their beliefs or actions. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth is described as a 'staunch' supporter of her husband's ambitions. In music, the term 'staunch' has been used metaphorically in songs to describe unwavering love and commitment.

How to Memorize "staunch"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing firm and unwavering, like a tree rooted in the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a staunch supporter, like a loyal fan of a sports team.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Stay Strong and Unwavering' to memorize the word 'staunch'.

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