The Prefix SUB- (Real Examples)

The Prefix SUB-. The prefix sub is added to adjectives, nouns, and verbs to make new words. There are three ways to use it. #1. (in nouns and adjectives) below; less than – We are expecting heavy snow, strong winds, and sub-zero temperatures tomorrow. #2. (in nouns and adjectives) under – If we take the subway we can save money on parking downtown. #3. (in verbs and nouns) a smaller part of something – They are building a new subdivision behind the school.