How does the word sound?
History of this Word
"sub" ("under") spoken by ancient people in central Italy around 700 B.C.
Notes
In this sense, "sub" is a word added to another word to make a new word.
Definition
A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that "under", "near to", "secondary", "in place of" or "in addition to" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words.
Examples of how the word is used
| In order for the suburb to sustain, highways, secondary roads and essential services are needed. |
| All varieties will succumb and suffer severe yield loss. |