Synonyms for

Cub

Verb / kʌb / Another word for cub — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A young animal, such as a bear or a lion.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

youngster juvenile offspring

Informal

kid tyke little one

Literary

whelp fledgling

Antonyms

adult parent grown-up elder matriarch patriarch

Common collocations

  • lion cub
  • bear cub
  • tiger cub
  • baby cub
  • young cub
  • playful cub
  • hungry cub

Word family

noun cub

Usage note

Primarily refers to the young of certain animals, especially large cats. Can be used informally for a young child, but this can sound slightly condescending.

Example sentences

  1. The cub was playing with his siblings while their mother hunted for food.
  2. We saw a cute little lion cub at the zoo today.
  3. The bear cub followed its mother into the woods.
  4. The mother fox taught her cubs how to hunt.
  5. The tiger cub was learning how to growl.

Quotes

  • The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. - Winston Churchill

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