List of words with sub-
No. | Word | Meaning |
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1 | submarine | A boat that travels under the sea |
2 | submerge | To go under water |
3 | subterranean | Existing or happening under the ground |
4 | subtitle | Words shown at the bottom of a screen to explain speech |
5 | subheading | A title under the main title |
6 | subway | An underground train system |
7 | submissive | Willing to follow someone else’s rules |
8 | substandard | Not as good as expected; below standard |
9 | substitute | A person or thing that takes the place of another |
10 | subcontinent | A large land area smaller than a continent |
11 | subcontractor | A person hired under the main contractor |
12 | subfreezing | Below the freezing point |
13 | subatomic | Smaller than an atom |
14 | subspecies | A group within a species |
15 | subsoil | The layer of soil below the top layer |
16 | subdivide | To divide something into smaller parts |
17 | subscription | An agreement to receive something regularly |
18 | subordinate | A person under someone else’s authority |
19 | subdue | To bring under control |
20 | submerge | To sink or go below the surface of water |
21 | subtopic | A smaller topic under a main topic |
22 | subsurface | Just below the surface |
23 | subtext | The hidden or underlying meaning of something |
24 | subarea | A smaller area within a larger one |
25 | subzero | Below zero temperature |
26 | subeditor | An assistant editor |
27 | sublet | To rent a space under someone else’s lease |
28 | subsystem | A smaller part of a larger system |
29 | subscription | Payment made regularly to receive something |
30 | subsequent | Coming after something else |
31 | subfloor | The floor beneath the main floor |
32 | subplot | A secondary story in a play or book |
33 | subsist | To survive with limited resources |
34 | subalpine | Located just below the alpine zone |
35 | subcategory | A smaller group under a larger group |
36 | subculture | A group with its own way of life within a larger culture |
37 | sublease | To lease to another under your lease |
38 | subscribe | To agree to receive or support something |
39 | subpanel | A smaller electrical panel under the main one |
40 | subclause | A part of a sentence or legal document |
41 | subdivision | A section of land divided into lots |
42 | subservient | Too eager to obey |
43 | subsume | To include under a larger group |
44 | subnuclear | Smaller than a nucleus |
45 | suborbital | Not reaching a full orbit |
46 | subconscious | The part of the mind not fully aware |
47 | subcultural | Relating to a subculture |
48 | subtropical | Close to the tropics |
49 | subsidence | The sinking of ground |
50 | subglacial | Under a glacier |
51 | subchapter | A small chapter in a book or law |
52 | subcommittee | A smaller part of a larger committee |
53 | subcompact | A very small car |
54 | subdistrict | A district within a district |
55 | subheading | A title under another title |
56 | subindustry | A smaller part of a larger industry |
57 | sublanguage | A smaller set of a language used for a specific purpose |
58 | submeter | A device for measuring part of a total |
59 | subparagraph | A small paragraph within a larger one |
60 | subpopulation | A group within a population |
61 | subprime | Relating to borrowers with weak credit |
62 | subprogram | A smaller program within a main one |
63 | subproject | A smaller part of a main project |
64 | subregion | A smaller region within a region |
65 | subroutine | A set of computer instructions |
66 | subset | A part of a larger group |
67 | subsistence | Minimum means needed to stay alive |
68 | substandard | Below normal quality |
69 | substitution | Replacing one thing for another |
70 | subtitle | Text shown on the screen during a video |
71 | subtle | Not obvious or easy to notice |
72 | subunit | A smaller unit within a whole |
73 | subvention | Financial help from the government |
74 | subversive | Trying to overthrow or disrupt |
75 | subvert | To weaken or ruin secretly |
76 | subarctic | Just below the Arctic region |
77 | subcutaneous | Under the skin |
78 | subequal | Almost equal |
79 | subeditorial | Assistant editorial work |
80 | subaerial | Existing above ground |
81 | subassembly | Part of a product assembled separately |
82 | subcause | A cause under a larger cause |
83 | subcentral | Near the center but not central |
84 | subchapter | A section of a chapter |
85 | subchief | Assistant to the main chief |
86 | subcouncil | A smaller group under a council |
87 | subdeveloper | A secondary developer |
88 | subdural | Located beneath the dura mater of the brain |
89 | subemployed | Working less than one’s skill level |
90 | subemission | A secondary emission |
91 | subfamily | A smaller part of a family group |
92 | subgoal | A smaller goal under a main goal |
93 | subgrade | Road surface below pavement |
94 | subhuman | Less than human |
95 | subinfinite | Less than infinite |
96 | subinstructor | Assistant to the instructor |
97 | subinterval | A smaller time period |
98 | subkingdom | A classification below a kingdom in biology |
99 | subleader | Assistant leader |
100 | submanager | A person under the main manager |
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