Nub Meaning in English
word
ˈnəb
NUHB
nˈʌb
NUB
Definition
A 'nub' is a small lump or bump; it can also mean the most important or central point of something, especially in discussions.
Usage & Nuances
'Nub' is somewhat formal or literary, especially for the 'central point' meaning ('the nub of the problem'). For the physical sense, more common words might be 'bump' or 'lump'. The figurative sense is common in discussions or summaries.
Spanish: bulto - esencia (figurado)Portuguese (BR): caroço - essência (figurado)Portuguese (PT): caroço - essência (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 小结 - 精髓（引申义）Chinese (Traditional): 小結 - 精髓（引申義）Hindi: गांठ - सार (आम तौर पर, रूपक)Arabic: عقدة - لبّ (مجازي)Bengali: গুটি - মূল কথাRussian: бугорок - сутьJapanese: 突起 - 核心Vietnamese: mấu - điểm cốt lõiKorean: 혹 - 요점Turkish: çıkıntı - özUrdu: گٹھلی - لب لبابIndonesian: tonjolan - inti
Example Sentences
There is a small nub on the pencil.
basic
A nub formed where the tree branch was cut.
basic
Let's get to the nub of the problem.
basic
He only listened for the nub of her argument, not the details.
natural
The chalk wore down until only a tiny nub was left.
natural
If you can't explain the nub of your idea simply, it's too complicated.
natural