sous- — meaning in English

English meaning

• sub noun A submarine (informal shortening).
• under preposition Below or beneath something, in position.

Senses

sous- is used for these senses in English:

• poor man's Cheaper than, simpler than, a low-quality version of, or inferior to.
• sub- Under, beneath.
• under- Deficient, below what is correct, insufficient

sub — full definition

1. noun A submarine (informal shortening).
2. noun A substitute, especially a teacher or sports player standing in for another.
3. verb To act as a substitute for someone.
4. verb To replace one player with another during a game.

under — full definition

1. preposition Below or beneath something, in position.
2. preposition Less than a stated amount.
3. preposition Subject to, governed by, or in accordance with.
4. adverb Into an unconscious state, especially from anesthesia.
5. adjective Lower in position, rank, or amount.

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