cub
Translation
cub
Examples
The bear cub followed its mother.
The bear cub followed its mother.
He joined the Cub Scouts last year.
He joined the Cub Scouts last year.
Grammar Patterns
a/the cub a young bear, lion, wolf, etc. The bear cub followed its mother.
Similar Words
Synonyms: young, whelp, pup
Etymology
Origin uncertain, but possibly related to Irish 'cuib' meaning 'whelp'.
Memory Tips
Think of a cute baby bear. The word is short and small, just like the animal it describes.