Prefix sub-: meaning under

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

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What is the meaning of 'subfreezing'?

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Subfreezing refers to temperatures that are below the freezing point.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is a 'submarine'?

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A submarine is a watercraft that can operate underwater.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is a 'subway'?

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A subway is a passageway under the ground, often used for electric underground railways.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'subdue' mean?

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To subdue means to bring something under control.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

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CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does 'submerge' mean?

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To submerge means to put something under water.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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Give an example of a word that uses the prefix 'sub-'.

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Submarine, submerge, subfreezing, subway.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is the opposite of 'submerge'?

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The opposite of 'submerge' is 'emerge', which means to come out of water.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does 'subcutaneous' mean?

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Subcutaneous refers to something that is located under the skin.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is a 'subordinate'?

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A subordinate is a person or thing that is lower in rank or position.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

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