{"id":702,"date":"2022-04-21T09:21:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T09:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=702"},"modified":"2025-07-19T06:35:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T06:35:08","slug":"e-p-3-words-with-sub","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-p-3-words-with-sub\/","title":{"rendered":"E- P.3 Words with sub-"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Words with sub-<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/P.3-Words-with-sub-.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-63fb003b97b5feae911941c30df5989c\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes:-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the Prefix &#8216;sub-&#8216;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prefix &#8216;sub-&#8216; comes from Latin and generally means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Under<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Below<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Less than<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secondary<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By adding &#8216;sub-&#8216; to the beginning of a word, we can significantly alter its meaning. Let&#8217;s explore some common examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Examples of Words with &#8216;sub-&#8216;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Word<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Definition and Explanation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Submarine<\/td><td>A vessel that travels <strong>under<\/strong> the sea.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subheading<\/td><td>A heading that is <strong>under<\/strong> a main heading, providing a more specific topic.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subway<\/td><td>An underground railway.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subtitle<\/td><td>Text that appears at the bottom of a screen, often translating dialogue or providing additional information; positioned <strong>under<\/strong> the main visual.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subconscious<\/td><td>The part of the mind that is <strong>below<\/strong> conscious awareness.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Substitute<\/td><td>A person or thing that takes the place of another; acting as a <strong>secondary<\/strong> option.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>How &#8216;sub-&#8216; Changes Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The prefix &#8216;sub-&#8216; provides a clear indicator of a word&#8217;s altered meaning. Consider these examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Standard<\/strong> vs. <strong>Substandard<\/strong>: &#8216;Standard&#8217; implies a required level of quality. &#8216;Substandard&#8217; means <em>below<\/em> the required standard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tropical<\/strong> vs. <strong>Subtropical<\/strong>: &#8216;Tropical&#8217; refers to regions near the equator. &#8216;Subtropical&#8217; refers to regions <em>adjacent to<\/em> the tropics, sharing some characteristics but not fully tropical.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total<\/strong> vs. <strong>Subtotal<\/strong>: &#8216;Total&#8217; represents the complete sum. &#8216;Subtotal&#8217; is a sum calculated <em>before<\/em> final additions or deductions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Practice Exercise<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete the following sentences using a word with the prefix &#8216;sub-&#8216;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The _______ clauses provide additional details to the main contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The diver explored the ocean using a _______.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The actor had to use a _______ because he was sick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The _______ regions of the Earth have warmer temperatures than more northern regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your _________ is the part of your mind that you are not aware of.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Summary<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we have explored the prefix &#8216;sub-&#8216; and its impact on word meanings. We&#8217;ve learned that &#8216;sub-&#8216; generally indicates something that is under, below, less than, or secondary. By understanding this prefix, you can better decipher the meanings of unfamiliar words and expand your vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-p-3-words-with-sub\/2\/\">List of Words with sub-<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/91807\/756\/636\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-3-68.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-3-68.png 500w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-3-68-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-3-68-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/91807\/970\/378\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-2-68.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-2-68.png 500w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-2-68-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-2-68-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-0a262ad29c3537ceec9f033810039e37\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>List of Words with sub-<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Word<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>submerge<\/td><td>to put or sink below the surface of water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>submarine<\/td><td>a vessel that operates underwater<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subset<\/td><td>a part of a larger group or set<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subway<\/td><td>an underground railway<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subsoil<\/td><td>the layer of soil beneath the topsoil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subscribe<\/td><td>to agree to receive or support something regularly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subdue<\/td><td>to bring under control<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subside<\/td><td>to become less intense or severe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>substitute<\/td><td>a person or thing that takes the place of another<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subterranean<\/td><td>existing or operating below the earth&#8217;s surface<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>substandard<\/td><td>below the usual or required standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>submissive<\/td><td>ready to conform or obey without resistance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subtopic<\/td><td>a topic that is part of a larger topic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subcontinent<\/td><td>a large, distinct part of a continent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subordinate<\/td><td>lower in rank or position<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subatomic<\/td><td>smaller than an atom<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subtotal<\/td><td>the total before the final amount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subtitle<\/td><td>text displayed at the bottom of a movie or TV screen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subhuman<\/td><td>less than human<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subcommittee<\/td><td>a smaller part of a larger committee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subculture<\/td><td>a cultural group within a larger culture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subfloor<\/td><td>the layer beneath the finished floor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subconscious<\/td><td>the part of the mind not fully aware but influencing actions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subsidize<\/td><td>to support financially<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subsequent<\/td><td>coming after something in time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subscription<\/td><td>an agreement to receive something regularly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subheading<\/td><td>a title of a section under a main heading<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>submergeable<\/td><td>capable of being submerged<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>submissiveness<\/td><td>the quality of being obedient or passive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subdivide<\/td><td>to divide into smaller parts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subarctic<\/td><td>a region immediately south of the Arctic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subeditor<\/td><td>a person who prepares reports for publication<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>submachine<\/td><td>a lightweight automatic gun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subspecies<\/td><td>a group within a species<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subconsciousness<\/td><td>the state of being partly aware<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>sublease<\/td><td>to lease a property under a larger lease<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subluxation<\/td><td>a partial dislocation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subtext<\/td><td>the underlying or implicit meaning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subpoena<\/td><td>a legal document ordering someone to court<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subzero<\/td><td>below zero degrees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subsonic<\/td><td>slower than the speed of sound<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subdivision<\/td><td>a section formed from a larger part<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subclinical<\/td><td>not severe enough to present definite symptoms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subglacial<\/td><td>beneath a glacier<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>submaximal<\/td><td>below the maximum level<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subcontract<\/td><td>a contract given to a third party<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subregion<\/td><td>a smaller area within a region<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subrogation<\/td><td>substitution of one person for another in a legal claim<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subscription-based<\/td><td>requiring payment for access<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subnational<\/td><td>existing within a nation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subdiscipline<\/td><td>a branch of a broader academic subject<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subsystem<\/td><td>a secondary or subordinate system<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subgrid<\/td><td>a smaller grid within a larger one<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subaqueous<\/td><td>existing or formed underwater<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subadult<\/td><td>not fully adult<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subkingdom<\/td><td>a category in biological classification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subdermal<\/td><td>under the skin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subethnic<\/td><td>a subgroup within an ethnic group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>submentality<\/td><td>a state of lower or limited mental function<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>sublethal<\/td><td>not enough to cause death<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subfamily<\/td><td>a category in biological classification below family<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subcultural<\/td><td>related to a subculture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subdivisional<\/td><td>relating to a subdivision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subflooring<\/td><td>material under the surface flooring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>suborbital<\/td><td>not reaching orbit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>submersion<\/td><td>the act of sinking below the surface<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subcategory<\/td><td>a category within a category<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subheading<\/td><td>a heading under a main heading<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subeditorial<\/td><td>relating to the editing of a subsection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subclause<\/td><td>a clause that depends on a main clause<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>submandibular<\/td><td>beneath the jaw<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subcellular<\/td><td>within a cell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>submicroscopic<\/td><td>too small to be seen with a regular microscope<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>sublingual<\/td><td>under the tongue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subcutaneous<\/td><td>under the skin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subcortical<\/td><td>below the cortex of an organ, especially the brain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subcranial<\/td><td>beneath the skull<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subdural<\/td><td>below the outermost layer of the brain covering<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subfield<\/td><td>a specialized field within a broader discipline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subglottic<\/td><td>below the vocal cords<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>submarginal<\/td><td>near the edge but not at the margin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subnationalism<\/td><td>loyalty to a subdivision of a nation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subnetwork<\/td><td>a smaller network within a larger one<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subnotebook<\/td><td>a small laptop computer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subparagraph<\/td><td>a smaller unit of a paragraph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subphylum<\/td><td>a division below phylum in biological taxonomy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subpopulation<\/td><td>a smaller group within a population<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subprogram<\/td><td>a program that performs a specific task within a larger program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subroutine<\/td><td>a sequence of instructions in a program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subscale<\/td><td>a smaller scale within a larger scale<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subscript<\/td><td>a character set slightly below the normal line of type<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subsegment<\/td><td>a smaller segment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subsonically<\/td><td>in a manner slower than sound<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subspace<\/td><td>a subset of a mathematical space<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>substation<\/td><td>a facility for transforming electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>substitute<\/td><td>a person or thing that takes the place of another<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subtraction<\/td><td>the process of taking away<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subtenancy<\/td><td>the possession of a property by a subtenant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subtitle<\/td><td>captions shown at the bottom of a screen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subterraneously<\/td><td>in an underground way<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subtherapeutic<\/td><td>below the level needed for treatment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subtrahend<\/td><td>a number that is subtracted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subunit<\/td><td>a distinct component of a larger unit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subvention<\/td><td>a grant of money<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subvert<\/td><td>to undermine or overthrow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>subversion<\/td><td>the act of undermining authority<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-393a4b8abea486ac52ee307675e66f42\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/91807\/756\/636\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-3-68.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-3-68.png 500w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-3-68-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-3-68-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image 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Let&#8217;s explore some common examples. Examples of Words with &#8216;sub-&#8216; Word Definition and Explanation Submarine A vessel that travels under the sea.<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-p-3-words-with-sub\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">&#8220;E- P.3 Words with sub-&#8220;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-702","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_hostinger_reach_plugin_has_subscription_block":false,"_hostinger_reach_plugin_is_elementor":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/702","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=702"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/702\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20733,"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/702\/revisions\/20733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=702"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}