English to English Dictionary

Subsidiary

A company controlled by another company.

Subsidy

A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.

Subsistence

The state of having enough food or money for basic needs.

Substance

A particular kind of matter with uniform properties.

Substance Misuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.

Substandard

Below the usual or required standard.

Substantial

Of considerable importance, size, or worth; equivalent to a decent amount.

Substitute

A person or thing that takes the place of another.

Substitute Manager

A person who temporarily takes the place of another in a managerial role.

Substitution

The action of replacing someone or something with another person or thing.

Subtenant

A person who rents property from a tenant rather than directly from the landlord.

Subtle

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; understated and not loud, bright, or noticeable.