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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

subsection

IPA: //sʌbˈsɛkʃən//

KK: /sʌbˈsɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A smaller part of a larger section, often used in documents or texts to organize information more clearly.

Example: The report was divided into several subsections to make it easier to read.

subsentence

IPA: //sʌbˈsɛntəns//

KK: /sʌbˈsɛntəns/

noun

Definition: A part of a larger sentence that can stand alone as a smaller sentence.

Example: In the complex sentence, the subsentence provides additional information about the main clause.

subsequent

IPA: //ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt//

KK: /sʌbˈsɛkwənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that comes after another thing in time, order, or place.

Example: The subsequent chapters of the book were even more exciting than the first one.

subsequently

IPA: //səbˈsɛkwəntli//

KK: /sʌbˈsɛkwəntli/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to indicate that something happens after a particular event or time, often as a result of it.

Example: She finished her homework and subsequently went out to play with her friends.

subskill

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌskɪl/

KK: /sʌbˌskɪl/

noun

Definition: A specific ability or talent that is part of a larger skill or competency.

Example: Learning to play the piano involves developing several subskills, such as reading music and finger placement.

substance

IPA: /ˈsʌbstəns/

KK: /ˈsʌbstəns/

noun

Definition: A type of material or matter that has specific qualities or characteristics.

Example: Water is a substance that is essential for life.

substantial

IPA: /səbˈstænʧəl/

KK: /səbˈstænʧəl/

adjective

Definition: Large in amount, importance, or degree; significant or considerable.

Example: The company made a substantial profit this year.

noun

Definition: A solid or important thing, often referring to something that has real value or significance.

Example: The project requires a substantial amount of funding to succeed.

substitute

IPA: /ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/

KK: /ˈsʌb stɪtut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take the place of something or someone else.

Example: In the recipe, you can substitute butter with oil if you prefer.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is used instead of another person or thing.

Example: The teacher had to find a substitute when she was sick.

transitive verb

Definition: To put or use one person or thing in place of another.

Example: You can substitute butter with oil in this recipe.

subsystem

IPA: //ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm//

KK: /sʌbˌsɪstəm/

noun

Definition: A smaller part of a larger system that has its own specific function or purpose.

Example: The control subsystem is responsible for managing the temperature in the building.

subtenant

IPA: //sʌbˈtɛnənt//

KK: /sʌbˈtɛnənt/

noun

Definition: A person who rents property from someone who is already renting it from the owner.

Example: The subtenant signed a lease agreement with the main tenant.

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