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Confusables Entry 1070 / 1350 60-second read

Sub- vs. Super-

Below or beneath versus above or beyond.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

The super-standard product is below par.

✓ Correct

The substandard product is below par.

The ruleii

SUB- = under. SUPER- = above.

SUB- means under or below (submarine, subpar, substandard). SUPER- means above or beyond (supersonic, superhuman, superior). Opposites.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Submarine goes under. Superman flies over.

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