ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GRUB
Of Germanic origin; compare Old High German grubilōn to dig, German grübeln to rack one's brain, Middle Dutch grobben to scrape together.
WHAT DOES GRUB MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of grub in the English dictionary
The first definition of grub in the dictionary is when tr, often foll by up or out to search for and pull up by digging in the ground. Other definition of grub is to dig up the surface of, esp to clear away roots, stumps, etc. Grub is also to search carefully.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO GRUB
PRESENT
Present
I grub
you grub
he/she/it grubs
we grub
you grub
they grub
Present continuous
I am grubbing
you are grubbing
he/she/it is grubbing
we are grubbing
you are grubbing
they are grubbing
Present perfect
I have grubbed
you have grubbed
he/she/it has grubbed
we have grubbed
you have grubbed
they have grubbed
Present perfect continuous
I have been grubbing
you have been grubbing
he/she/it has been grubbing
we have been grubbing
you have been grubbing
they have been grubbing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I grubbed
you grubbed
he/she/it grubbed
we grubbed
you grubbed
they grubbed
Past continuous
I was grubbing
you were grubbing
he/she/it was grubbing
we were grubbing
you were grubbing
they were grubbing
Past perfect
I had grubbed
you had grubbed
he/she/it had grubbed
we had grubbed
you had grubbed
they had grubbed
Past perfect continuous
I had been grubbing
you had been grubbing
he/she/it had been grubbing
we had been grubbing
you had been grubbing
they had been grubbing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will grub
you will grub
he/she/it will grub
we will grub
you will grub
they will grub
Future continuous
I will be grubbing
you will be grubbing
he/she/it will be grubbing
we will be grubbing
you will be grubbing
they will be grubbing
Future perfect
I will have grubbed
you will have grubbed
he/she/it will have grubbed
we will have grubbed
you will have grubbed
they will have grubbed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been grubbing
you will have been grubbing
he/she/it will have been grubbing
we will have been grubbing
you will have been grubbing
they will have been grubbing
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would grub
you would grub
he/she/it would grub
we would grub
you would grub
they would grub
Conditional continuous
I would be grubbing
you would be grubbing
he/she/it would be grubbing
we would be grubbing
you would be grubbing
they would be grubbing
Conditional perfect
I would have grub
you would have grub
he/she/it would have grub
we would have grub
you would have grub
they would have grub
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been grubbing
you would have been grubbing
he/she/it would have been grubbing
we would have been grubbing
you would have been grubbing
they would have been grubbing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you grub
we let´s grub
you grub
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
grubbing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRUB»
The term «grub» is very widely used and occupies the
21.217 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
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3 QUOTES WITH «GRUB»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
grub.
'Mullygrubber' is an Australian term which means something that creeps along the ground; it's like a little grub.
I would like to think that the singer is the butterfly, and the drummer was just the little grub in the ground, working to become a caterpillar.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRUB»
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grub in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
grub and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen
In addition, the book features resource lists (including music playlists to cook by), unusual and illuminating graphics, and every variety of do-it yourself tip sheets, charts, and checklists.
Anna Lappe, Bryant Terry, 2006
A novel of literary New York follows the lives of a cast of characters including editors, writers, and their friends over a five year period.
3
Grow Great
Grub: Organic Food from Small Spaces
The urban gardening authority from YouGrowGirl.com counsels home gardeners on how to grow one's own food in limited spaces, providing coverage of such topics as container plants, organic pest control and preserving home-grown foods.
4
Pulp Writer: Twenty Years in the American
Grub Street
A master of driving pace, exotic setting, and complex plotting, Harold Lamb was one of Robert E. Howard's favorite writers.
Paul S. Powers, Laurie Powers, 2007
5
Race Day
Grub: Recipes from the NASCAR Family
This cookbook by Angela Skinner, wife of NASCAR driver Mike Skinner, gives you the inside scoop on many drivers’ race-day routines and traditions as well as high-octane recipes from drivers, their families, and their fans.
6
Gold Rush
Grub: From Turpentine Stew to Hoochinoo
"There's a heavy dose of gold rush history here, which sets it a cut above your normal recipe-oriented cookbook." The Midwest Book Review "[A] fascinating new culinary history of gold miners in California, Alaska and the Klondike.
Flam Grub is the tale of a young man's struggle to escape the netherworld of his own life and come to terms with the curse of an unusual name.
Suppose you could both together earn about a hundred a year in Grub Street, it
would be better than governessing; wouldn't it?' 'Yousayyou don't knowwhat
MissYule writes?' 'Well,I knowalittlemore abouther than I did yesterday. I've had
an ...
9
Barker's
Grub: Easy, Wholesome Home Cooking for Your Dog
The recipes are simple and quick -- after all, it's not just about health and longevity, it's about making the most of the time you and your dog spend together. From the Trade Paperback edition.
10
Gross
Grub: Wretched Recipes That Look Yucky But Taste Yummy
A collection of tasty and easy-to-prepare recipes captures the attentions of young chefs with such disgusting-sounding names as Cat Litter Casserole and Hairball Salad with Saliva Dressing. Original.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRUB»
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grub is used in the context of the following news items.
Grub Scout: Savor summer faves at Cardin's Drive-In
The Grub Spouse and I arrived on a weeknight to find no small number of cars pulled up to the perimeter of the smallish brick building that ... «Knoxville News Sentinel, Jul 15»
Grub Street Spitfire sells for £3m
A Spitfire P9374 , which is the subject of Andy Saunders' book Spitfire Mark I P9734 (Grub Street) has been sold at Christie's London for £3.1 ... «The Bookseller, Jul 15»
GrubHub Given "Outperform" Rating at Cowen and Company (GRUB)
GrubHub Inc logo Cowen and Company reaffirmed their outperform rating on shares of GrubHub (NASDAQ:GRUB) in a report released on ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»
Sizmic Grub Offers Bigger Mouthful
If you have yet to check out the Kalin's Sizmic Grub, wait no more! These things have a super sexy action and attract bass from long distances to ... «Scout, Jul 15»
Writing Your Way to a Better You
Grub Street founder and executive director Eve Bridburg says the center has a transformative effect on students: “They say, 'I'm a better person. «BU Today, Jul 15»
It takes a heckuva lot of grub to feed the masses at Taste of Buffalo
It takes a heckuva lot of grub to feed the masses at Taste of Buffalo. 57 restaurants serve 250 different items. Visitors at the 32nd annual Taste ... «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
Pub Grub: Pay a visit to Ma Boyle for a relaxing afternoon
One of my favourite things about Liverpool city centre is that it's a bit of a rabbit warren. Side streets and alleyways snake off from the main ... «Liverpool Echo, Jul 15»
Grub Club is back in Garibaldi
Grub Club is back in Garibaldi thanks to the determined volunteers of the Meals for Seniors - Rockaway Beach. Once again, kids have access ... «Tillamook Headlight Herald, Jul 15»
Photo: Tottenham's Erik Lamela tucks into Mexican grub on summer …
Erik Lamela tucked into some Mexican grub as the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder soaked up the rays on his holiday on Friday evening. «The Sport Review, Jul 15»
DJs Are Trading the Club for Some Grub
While clubs and restaurants each serve their own vital purpose, the two might not seem like obvious bedfellows. But away from, and sometimes ... «PSFK, Jul 15»
