英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
"He manages ten subordinates in his department."
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
"The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness."
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
"The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week."
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
"I subscribe to several online magazines."
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
"She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine."
the action of subscribing to something
"I paid for a subscription to the online learning platform."
coming after something in time; following
"His subsequent success surprised everyone."
at a later time; afterward
"He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it."
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
"His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues."
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
"She was too subservient to challenge his decision."
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
"After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside."
a company controlled by a larger company; serving to assist or supplement something
"The multinational owns a subsidiary in Bangladesh."
The action of supporting an organization or activity financially.
"The government's subsidization of agriculture helped farmers."
A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to help support an industry or reduce the cost of goods or services.
"The government provided a subsidy to farmers to support crop production."
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
"Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming."
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level.
"The family relied on subsistence farming to survive."
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties
"The substance of the matter was highly controversial."
Of considerable importance, size, or worth.
"She received a substantial raise after the successful project."
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
"Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering."
to a great extent or degree
"The new policy has substantially improved working conditions."
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
"The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence."
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
"The company made substantive changes to its policy."
to replace something with another thing
"He will substitute for me while I'm on vacation."
the action of replacing someone or something with another
"The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult."
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
"Minor details were subsumed under the main topic."
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
"The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle."
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
"They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes."
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth’s surface; hidden or secret.
"The miners discovered a subterranean tunnel."
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
"The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement."
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
"Use subtitles for better understanding."
so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; not obvious
"She gave him a subtle smile that hinted at her approval."
the quality of being delicate, precise, or difficult to detect
"The beauty of the painting lies in its subtlety of colors."
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
"If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5."
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
"In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend."
an area outside the center of a city, often residential
"They bought a new house in a quiet suburb."
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
"They bought a house in a quiet suburban area."
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
"The government accused the rebels of planning subversion."
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
"The group was banned for its subversive activities."
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
"I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving."
to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well
"She worked hard to succeed in her career."
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
"In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly."
the achievement of an aim, purpose, or result
"His hard work led to great success."
having achieved success; having attained wealth, position, or honor
"He is a successful businessman."
in a way that achieves a desired result
"She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying."
the action or process of following something in order or sequence
"The succession of events was both dramatic and fast-paced."
following one after the other in an uninterrupted sequence
"There were several successive failures before the project succeeded."
A person or thing that follows another in a position, office, or role.
"The company appointed a successor after the CEO retired."
Expressed in a clear and brief manner.
"Her presentation was succinct and easy to follow."
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
"The charity provided succor to the flood victims."
