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Over & Under

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Sub - Below

Words beginning with 'sub' generally mean below.

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Substandard

  • Substandard means below standard.
    • Example: Mrs Jones thoughts Pascal's work was substandard.
    • Alternative: Mrs Jones thought Pascal's work was dissatisfactory.
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Submerge

  • To submerge means to go completely below the surface of water. So to be submerged means to be completely covered by water.
    • Example: The diver took one long breath before submerging.
    • Alternative: The diver took one long breath before going under.
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Subject

  • A subject is someone or something that's being discussed or considered. So think of a subject like someone or something being 'under' the watch of others.
  • A subject is also someone 'under' a ruler.
    • Example: The King addressed his subjects from his balcony.
    • Alternative: The King addressed his people from his balcony.
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Subconscious

  • Subconscious means relating to the part of the mind that we are not fully aware of - the part of the mind that's 'below' our consciousness.
    • Example: Bridget had a subconscious fear of failing.
    • Alternative: Bridget had a fear of failing that she was not completely aware of.

Super - Above

Words beginning with 'super' generally mean above or beyond.

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Supernormal

  • Supernormal means beyond normal.
    • Example: The Incredibles have supernormal powers.
    • Alternative: The Incredibles have powers beyond normal humans.
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Supersonic

  • Supersonic means quicker than the speed of sound.
    • Example: Concorde could travel at supersonic speeds.
    • Alternative: Concorde could travel faster than the speed of sound.
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Superscript

  • A superscript is a number, letter or word that is written above another character.
    • Example: In the equation 32 = 9, 2 is a superscript.

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