Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun, adjective, verb
/səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

lower in rank or position; to treat as less important

"He manages ten subordinates in his department."

verb
/səˈbɔːrn/

to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury

"The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness."

subpoena definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb
/səˈpiːnə/

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."

subscribe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/səbˈskraɪb/

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

"I subscribe to several online magazines."

noun
/səbˈskraɪbər/

a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service

"She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine."

noun
/səbˈskrɪpʃən/

the action of subscribing to something

"I paid for a subscription to the online learning platform."

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adjective
/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/

coming after something in time; following

"His subsequent success surprised everyone."

adverb
/ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

at a later time; afterward

"He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it."

noun
/səbˈsɜːviəns/

the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others

"His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues."

adjective
/səbˈsɜːviənt/

prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else

"She was too subservient to challenge his decision."

subside definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/səbˈsaɪd/

to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level

"After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside."

noun, adjective
/səbˈsɪdiˌɛri/

a company controlled by a larger company; serving to assist or supplement something

"The multinational owns a subsidiary in Bangladesh."

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noun
/ˌsʌbsɪdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

The action of supporting an organization or activity financially.

"The government's subsidization of agriculture helped farmers."

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noun
/ˈsʌbsɪdi/

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."

verb
/səbˈsɪst/

To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

"Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming."

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noun
/səbˈsɪstəns/

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level.

"The family relied on subsistence farming to survive."

noun
/ˈsʌbstəns/

a particular kind of matter with uniform properties

"The substance of the matter was highly controversial."

adjective
/səbˈstænʃl/

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

"She received a substantial raise after the successful project."

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noun
səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.

"Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering."

adverb
/səbˈstænʃəli/

to a great extent or degree

"The new policy has substantially improved working conditions."

substantiate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/səbˈstænʃieɪt/

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

"The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence."

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adjective
/ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.

"The company made substantive changes to its policy."

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verb
/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/

to replace something with another thing

"He will substitute for me while I'm on vacation."

noun
/ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

the action of replacing someone or something with another

"The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult."

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verb
/səbˈsjuːm/

To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.

"Minor details were subsumed under the main topic."

verb
/sʌbˈtɛnd/

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."

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subterfuge

noun
/ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.

"They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes."

subterranean definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˌsʌbtəˈreɪniən/

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth’s surface; hidden or secret.

"The miners discovered a subterranean tunnel."

subtext definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈsʌb.tɛkst

Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words

"The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement."

subtitles definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

"Use subtitles for better understanding."

subtle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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subtle

adjective
/ˈsʌtl/

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."

subtlety definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈsʌtlti/

the quality of being delicate, precise, or difficult to detect

"The beauty of the painting lies in its subtlety of colors."

subtract definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/səbˈtrækt/

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

"If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5."

noun
/ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

a number that is to be subtracted from another number

"In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend."

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Suburb

noun
/ˈsʌbɜːb/

an area outside the center of a city, often residential

"They bought a new house in a quiet suburb."

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suburban

adjective
/səˈbɜːrbən/

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

"They bought a house in a quiet suburban area."

noun
/səbˈvɜːrʒən/

the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority

"The government accused the rebels of planning subversion."

subversive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority

"The group was banned for its subversive activities."

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subvert

verb
/səbˈvɜːrt/

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

"The rebels tried to subvert the government."

noun
/ˈsʌb.weɪ/

an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians

"I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving."

verb
/səkˈsiːd/

to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well

"She worked hard to succeed in her career."

verb
/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

"In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly."

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noun
/səkˈsɛs/

the achievement of an aim, purpose, or result

"His hard work led to great success."

adjective
/səkˈsɛsfəl/

having achieved success; having attained wealth, position, or honor

"He is a successful businessman."

adverb
/səkˈsɛsfəli/

in a way that achieves a desired result

"She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying."

succession definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/səkˈsɛʃən/

the action or process of following something in order or sequence

"The succession of events was both dramatic and fast-paced."

adjective
/səkˈsɛsɪv/

following one after the other in an uninterrupted sequence

"There were several successive failures before the project succeeded."

noun
/səkˈsɛsər/

A person or thing that follows another in a position, office, or role.

"The company appointed a successor after the CEO retired."

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succinct

adjective
/səkˈsɪŋkt/

Expressed in a clear and brief manner.

"Her presentation was succinct and easy to follow."

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noun/verb
/ˈsʌkər/

Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.

"The charity provided succor to the flood victims."