stint
Translation
stint, spell, period
Examples
He did a two-year stint in the army.
He did a two-year stint in the army.
Her stint as a manager was very successful.
Her stint as a manager was very successful.
Grammar Patterns
a stint ((as/in sth.)) a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity He did a two-year stint in the army.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spell, tour, period, turn
Etymology
From Old English 'styntan' meaning 'to make dull, shorten,' which evolved to mean a 'limited period of work.'
Memory Tips
Think of a 'stint' as a 'stunted' or limited amount of time for a task. 'Don't stint (limit) your time on this important stint (task).'