Words with sub-

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What does ‘sub-‘ mean?

The prefix ‘sub-‘ comes from Latin, and it usually means under, below, or less than.

sub- Think of it like this: Under Below Less

When ‘sub-‘ is added to the beginning of a word, it changes the word’s meaning. Let’s explore some examples!

Examples of Words with ‘sub-‘

Here are some common words that start with ‘sub-‘:

• Submarine: A vessel that travels under the water.
• Subway: An underground railway.
• Subtract: To take away (make less).
• Subheading: A heading under the main heading.
• Subtotal: The total before final additions, like tax.

Time to Practice!

Let’s see how well you understand ‘sub-‘ words. Complete the following sentences using the best word from the list above.

1. The ________ allows people to travel quickly across the city underneath the streets.
2. When you ________ 5 from 10, you get 5.
3. The ________ gives you the cost of the items before tax is added.
4. The ________ are useful to break up long pieces of text.

Answer Key

1. Subway
2. Subtract
3. Subtotal
4. Subheadings

Next Steps

Keep an eye out for other ‘sub-‘ words in your reading. Try to figure out what they mean based on the ‘sub-‘ prefix. The more you practice, the better you’ll get at understanding these words!

Let’s practice!🖊️