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Cub

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Noun — The young of certain animals, such as lions, bears, or foxes.

How to use Cub

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Etymology

Origin uncertain; the word originally referred specifically to a young fox before broadening to cover other animals' young.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Cub” mean?

The word “Cub” means the young of certain animals, such as lions, bears, or foxes. In plain terms, a baby animal, especially of a predator like a lion or bear, or a young Scout.

How do you pronounce “Cub”?

“Cub” is pronounced kuhb (/kʌb/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cub” in a sentence?

Here is “Cub” used in a sentence: “The lioness kept a close watch over her cubs.”

What part of speech is “Cub”?

“Cub” is a noun.

Is “Cub” a common word?

“Cub” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Cub” have?

“Cub” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the young of certain animals, such as lions, bears, or foxes.

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