sub-
Latinunder, below
Prefix · means "under, below"
About the prefix sub-
A Latin prefix meaning "under" or "below." It indicates a lower position, a lesser degree, or a subordinate relationship.
Same-family forms
Roots often paired with sub-
Associated Words · 102
subject
a topic or field of study; the grammatical subject; liable to
suffer
to experience pain or hardship; to undergo something unpleasant
suspect
To believe someone is guilty without proof; a person under suspicion; regarded with distrust
substance
A type of physical matter; the essential part of something
submit
To hand in for consideration; to yield to another's authority
subsequent
Coming or happening after something else
suburban
Relating to or located in the suburbs; a person living in the suburbs
suburb
A residential area on the outskirts of a city
infrastructure
The basic facilities and systems needed for a society to function
suspicion
A feeling that something is wrong without definite proof
subsidy
Financial assistance or grant, especially from a government
suspicious
Causing or feeling distrust or doubt
substantially
To a great or significant degree; essentially
surge
A sudden powerful rush or increase; to move or increase suddenly
subway
An underground urban railway system
substitute
A replacement for someone or something; to use in place of another
summon
To officially call someone to appear; to gather or muster courage or strength
subjective
Based on personal feelings rather than facts or observation
submarine
A vessel that operates underwater; relating to the undersea environment
subcommittee
A smaller committee formed from a larger one for a specific purpose
substantive
Having real importance or significance; a word functioning as a noun
subscriber
A person who pays to receive a publication or service regularly
subsidiary
A company controlled by a parent company; serving a secondary or supporting role
subscribe
To pay for regular access to a service or publication; to agree with an idea