Explore this spelling list: Words beginning with the prefix sub-. This word list provides interactive resources to boost your spelling skills. Choose between games, tests, and downloadable activities to learn in a way that suits you.
Prefixes hold the power to transform the meaning of words.
The prefix sub- originates from Latin and conveys the idea of under, below, beneath, or less than." When added to the beginning of a word, sub- modifies its meaning, often implying a sense of lower rank, position, or degree.
Let's dissect a few common meanings associated with words containing the prefix sub- and delve into examples illustrating each meaning:
Submarine: A watercraft designed to operate below the surface of the water. The prefix sub- suggests its ability to travel beneath the water.
Subtract: To take away or deduct a quantity from another. The prefix sub- signifies the action of taking something away or reducing.
Subconscious: The mental processes occurring below the level of conscious awareness. The prefix sub- here refers to something hidden beneath consciousness.
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subject |
Trains are often subject to delay.
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subway |
Passengers go through a turnstile in the subway station.
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submit |
Complete your application form and submit it before it is due.
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subtle |
He made a subtle change to the script.
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subvert |
We attempted to subvert the unfair rules.
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subtract |
Next week in Maths we are learning how to subtract.
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subject |
Trains are often subject to delay.
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subcontinent |
India is sometimes known as a subcontinent.
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submarine |
We all live in a yellow submarine.
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submerge |
Tom had to submerge his bike tyre to find the puncture.
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subheading |
A subheading should be in a slightly smaller font than the heading.
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subdued |
He was in a quiet and subdued mood.
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submerse |
Submerse is another word for submerge.
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subscribe |
I will subscribe to the magazine for a year.
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subtropical |
Subtropical countries have hot, humid summers.
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subcontractor |
They hired a subcontractor for the job.
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