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sub — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • beneath preposition Directly under or below something.
  • under preposition Below or beneath something, in position.
  • underneath preposition Below or beneath something, often in contact with it.
  • unto prep An old-fashioned or formal word for "to", especially showing direction or an indirect object.

Senses

sub is used for these senses in English:

  • beneath Below.
  • underneath Under, below, beneath.
  • unto Up to; indicates a motion towards a thing and then stopping at it.

beneath — full definition

  1. preposition Directly under or below something.
  2. preposition Lower in rank, status, or dignity than something; unworthy of.
  3. adverb In a lower position; underneath.

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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