sub-zero

sub-ze·ro

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suhb zeer-oh]
- /sʌb ˈzɪər oʊ/
- /sʌb ˈzɪərəʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb zeer-oh]
- /sʌb ˈzɪər oʊ/

Definitions of sub-zero word

adjective sub-zero indicating or recording lower than zero on some scale, especially on the Fahrenheit scale: a week of sub-zero temperatures. 1
adjective sub-zero characterized by or appropriate for sub-zero temperatures: sub-zero climates; sub-zero clothing for the exploration. 1
adjective sub-zero temperature: below freezing 1
adjective sub-zero Sub-zero temperatures are below 0° centigrade or, in the United States, below 0° Fahrenheit. 0

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Parts of speech for Sub-zero

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sub-zero popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for sub-zero

adj sub-zero

algid — chilly or cold
brumal — of, characteristic of, or relating to winter; wintry
ice-cold — cold as ice: Her feet were ice-cold.

adjective sub-zero

gelid — very cold; icy.

All 4 Synonyms of sub-zero