Definition

A payment made to receive a service or product regularly, like a magazine or online content.

Example

I renewed my subscription to the streaming service for another year.

Conversation

Have you checked out that new streaming service yet?

Not yet, but I've heard their subscription is pretty affordable.

I think I might get a subscription to watch some exclusive shows.

Sounds like a good idea! Let me know how it is once you try it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subscription → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "scribere" (meaning to write). The word refers to the act of writing one's name under something, typically to agree to receive something regularly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'writing under' something — 'sub-' means under, and 'scribere' means to write. This helps you remember that a subscription is an agreement to receive something regularly.

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