Synonyms for

Sub

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

Definition

a prefix meaning 'under' or 'below'

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

underling subordinate inferior deputy

Informal

kid mate pal buddy dude

Literary

vassal liegeman

Antonyms

above over superior higher dominant principal

Common collocations

  • sub sandwich
  • sub zero
  • sub machine gun
  • sub editor
  • sub lease
  • sub division
  • sub plot

Word family

noun substitute
verb substitute
adjective subordinate
adverb subordinately

Usage note

The word 'sub' can be a noun referring to a submarine, a substitute, or a sandwich. As a noun, it can also informally refer to a subordinate person. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The submarine went underwater.
  2. I have a sub-zero freezer.
  3. The substitute teacher filled in for the regular teacher.
  4. I need to submit my homework by tomorrow.
  5. The subway train is fast.

Quotes

  • 'We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.' - Oscar Wilde
  • 'In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.' - Robert Frost
  • 'The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.' - Helen Keller

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