husband

UK
/ˈhʌzbənd/
US
/ˈhʌzbənd/

Translations

husbandadjective
Attributive use referring to things relating to or characteristic of a husband (e.g., "husband duties").
супружескийв атрибутивном употреблении
He took on many husband duties after the twins were born.
После рождения близнецов он взял на себя многие супружеские обязанности.
husbandnoun
husbands
pl
UK
/ˈhʌzbənd/
US
/ˈhʌzbənd/
Her husband is a kind and supportive partner.
Ее муж — добрый и заботливый партнер.
Additional translations
супругкнижн., офиц.
Synonyms
Antonyms
husbandverb
husbanded
Past Simple
husbanded
Past Participle
husbanding
Gerund
UK
/ˈhʌzbənd/
US
/ˈhʌzbənd/
He tried to husband his resources carefully.
Он старался экономить ресурсы.
Additional translations
беречьо силах, времени, запасах
щадитьо силах, времени, запасах
сосвататьустар.
Synonyms
manage carefully
cut back
scrimp and save
tighten one's belt
use sparingly

Definitions

husbandadjective
Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of a husband.
He took on many husband duties after the twins were born.
husbandnoun
A married man considered in relation to his spouse.
Her husband is a kind and supportive partner.
Archaic: A manager or steward of a household, estate, or farm; an overseer.
In the manor records, the husband was responsible for accounting for every bushel of grain.
husbandverb
To manage or use resources economically; conserve.
He husbanded his energy throughout the marathon to ensure he could finish strong.
Archaic: To cultivate or till (land); farm.
The settlers husbanded the fertile valley for generations.
Archaic: To marry off (a woman); to provide with a husband.
In many comedies of manners, anxious fathers scheme to husband their daughters to suitable suitors.