Over & Under
English Language: KS3, topic 4.2.13
Sub - Below
Words beginning with 'sub' generally mean below.
Substandard
- Substandard means below standard.
- Example: Mrs Jones thoughts Pascal's work was substandard.
- Alternative: Mrs Jones thought Pascal's work was dissatisfactory.
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.
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.
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.
Supernormal
- Supernormal means beyond normal.
- Example: The Incredibles have supernormal powers.
- Alternative: The Incredibles have powers beyond normal humans.
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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