The Meaning of Prefix SUB – Sentence Examples

The Meaning of Prefix SUB – Sentence Examples

The prefix SUB has various forms in English. This video explains the meaning of prefix SUB and provides 6 illustrated examples of words with the prefix SUB. Each example comprises a picture and an associated sentence example. By seeing a picture and then associating it with a sentence in which a word beginning with SUB is used, a strong mental connection is formed so you will remember the word more easily.

Learning vocabulary by studying prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, is a very easy and enjoyable way to expand your English vocabulary. You learn to associate words together with a common denominator.

Here is a transcript of the video “Words With the Prefix SUB”

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The prefix SUB means: under, beneath

• submerge
• subscribe
• substitute
• submit
• subconscious
• subdue

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SUBMERGE

Definition: to place or cause something to be under water

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A crocodile spends a lot of its time partially submerged, often maintaining a ‘minimum exposure profile’ with only its eyes and nostrils visible above the water surface.

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SUBSCRIBE

Definition: to agree to receive and pay for a service, to express agreement with an idea or proposal

Literally to sign one’s name at the end of a document or under the main text

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By the beginning of 2021, over 200 million people around the world were subscribing to Netflix.

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SUBSTITUTE

Definition: to take the place of another

Literally to place under or next to

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If you substitute soya milk for dairy milk, Tetley now offers a tea blend specially designed for soya drinkers.

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SUBMIT

Definition: to yield or surrender to a superior force

Literally going under someone’s authority

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To prove once and for all* that he was not the father of her child, he finally submitted to a DNA test.

*for the last time, finally

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SUBCONSCIOUS

Definition: the part of the mind that is below conscious perception; the part of the mind one is not fully aware of

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Many people are afraid of hypnotism as they believe it gives the hypnotist direct access to the subconscious mind.

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SUBDUE

Definition: to bring under control, often through physical force

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Although the Romans began their conquest of Britain in the year 43 AD, they were never able to subdue the highlands of Scotland. *

*Caledonia was the Latin name used by the Roman Empire to refer to most of the land area of Scotland

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Remember, the prefix SUB means:
under, beneath

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If you are interested in the meaning of prefix SUB, be sure to check another entry in The Prefix Guide:
The Meaning of Prefix CON

Image Credits

Slide 4 – crocodile
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Slide 6 – Netflix
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Slide 8 – Tetley tea
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Slide 10 – DNA test
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Slide 12 – hypnotist
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Slide 14 – Britain
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