Words with sub-

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What is a Prefix?

A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Today, we’re diving into the prefix ‘sub-‘.

Meaning of ‘Sub-‘

The prefix ‘sub-‘ generally means:

• Under
• Below
• Less than
• Nearly

Words with ‘Sub-‘

Submarine	A vessel that travels under the water
Subway	An underground railway system.
Subtitle	Text that appears below the main title or on the bottom of the screen.
Subtract	To take away an amount; to make it less than the original.
Submerge	A heading below the main heading, used to divide the content.
Subheading	To go under the surface of water or another liquid.

More Examples

Let’s look at a few more words with ‘sub-‘ and understand their meanings:

• Subsoil: The layer of soil underneath the topsoil.
• Subhuman: Less than human or not quite human.
• Subtropical: Near the tropics; a region bordering the tropics.
• Subordinate: Lower in rank or position.

Practice Time!

Try to use some of these ‘sub-‘ words in your own sentences. See if you can figure out the meaning of other words that start with ‘sub-‘. Happy learning!

Summary

Today we have looked at the prefix ‘sub-‘ and how it can be used to modify the meaning of existing words. Remember that ‘sub-‘ usually means under, below, less than, or nearly. By understanding prefixes like ‘sub-‘, you can unlock the meanings of many new words!

Let’s practice!

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