List of words with sub-
| No. | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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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