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staunch [or] stanch2
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- pronunciation:
- stawnch
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
stauncher, staunchest |
| definition 1: |
unwaveringly firm or loyal.
He is not religious at all, but his parents are staunch believers.The candidate has many staunch supporters.He was a staunch friend to her throughout her illness.- synonyms:
- stalwart, steadfast
- antonyms:
- disloyal, unfaithful, unreliable
- similar words:
- constant, dependable, devoted, faithful, fast, firm, good, loyal, resolute, solid, steady, stout, strong, true, unwavering
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| definition 2: |
strong, sturdy, and tight in construction, as a ship or building.
a staunch vessel- synonyms:
- solid, sturdy
- similar words:
- durable, firm, impermeable, robust, rugged, sound, stable, strong, substantial, tight, tough, watertight
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| related words: |
athletic, fast, impregnable, patient, powerful, reliable, secure, trustworthy |
adverb + (adj.)staunch [or] stanch
even
(adj.)staunch [or] stanch
+ adverb
abroad
(adj.)staunch [or] stanch
+ noun
abortion,
admirer,
advocate,
ally,
backer,
belief,
believer,
blood,
champion,
commitment,
companion,
conservationist,
conservatism,
conservative,
critic,
defender,
defense,
detractor,
embargo,
environmentalist,
fan,
feminist,
flow,
foe,
gun,
immigration,
liberal,
loyalist,
nationalist,
opinion,
opponent,
opposition,
partisan,
proponent,
protector,
reputation,
resistance,
secularist,
stance,
stand,
support,
supporter,
traditionalist,
warrior,
wound
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| derivations: |
staunchly (adv.), staunchness (n.) |
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