Meaning of "cub" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CUB

Perhaps from Old Norse kubbi young seal.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF CUB

cub  [kʌb]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CUB

Cub is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb cub in English.

WHAT DOES CUB MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cub

A cub is the young of certain large predatory animals such as bears and big cats; analogous to a domestic puppy or kitten Cub may refer to: ▪ Cub, a member of Cub Scouts ▪ Cub player, a member of certain sports teams, e.g. the Chicago Cubs baseball club ▪ A novice or learner, particularly in newspaper reporting ▪ Cub, an indie rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia, which formed in 1992 and disbanded in 1997 ▪ Cub, a character in Happy Tree Friends ▪ Cub Foods, a division of the U.S. Supervalu company ▪ Piper Cub, a line of light aircraft built from the 1930s to the 1980s ▪ "Cub": NATO reporting name for the Antonov An-12 Russian Turboprop transport ▪ Honda Super Cub, a range of small motorcycles produced by Honda ▪ "Cashed Up Bogan", a slang term used in Australia and New Zealand ▪ Kapcai, a class of mini motorcycles of Malaysia and Southeast Asia - Malaysian Cub Prix ▪ LDV Cub, a rebadged version of the Nissan Vanette van sold by...

Definition of cub in the English dictionary

The first definition of cub in the dictionary is the young of certain animals, such as the lion, bear, etc. Other definition of cub is a young or inexperienced person. Cub is also to give birth to.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO CUB

PRESENT

Present

I cub

you cub

he/she/it cubs

we cub

you cub

they cub

Present continuous

I am cubbing

you are cubbing

he/she/it is cubbing

we are cubbing

you are cubbing

they are cubbing

Present perfect

I have cubbed

you have cubbed

he/she/it has cubbed

we have cubbed

you have cubbed

they have cubbed

Present perfect continuous

I have been cubbing

you have been cubbing

he/she/it has been cubbing

we have been cubbing

you have been cubbing

they have been cubbing

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I cubbed

you cubbed

he/she/it cubbed

we cubbed

you cubbed

they cubbed

Past continuous

I was cubbing

you were cubbing

he/she/it was cubbing

we were cubbing

you were cubbing

they were cubbing

Past perfect

I had cubbed

you had cubbed

he/she/it had cubbed

we had cubbed

you had cubbed

they had cubbed

Past perfect continuous

I had been cubbing

you had been cubbing

he/she/it had been cubbing

we had been cubbing

you had been cubbing

they had been cubbing

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will cub

you will cub

he/she/it will cub

we will cub

you will cub

they will cub

Future continuous

I will be cubbing

you will be cubbing

he/she/it will be cubbing

we will be cubbing

you will be cubbing

they will be cubbing

Future perfect

I will have cubbed

you will have cubbed

he/she/it will have cubbed

we will have cubbed

you will have cubbed

they will have cubbed

Future perfect continuous

I will have been cubbing

you will have been cubbing

he/she/it will have been cubbing

we will have been cubbing

you will have been cubbing

they will have been cubbing

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would cub

you would cub

he/she/it would cub

we would cub

you would cub

they would cub

Conditional continuous

I would be cubbing

you would be cubbing

he/she/it would be cubbing

we would be cubbing

you would be cubbing

they would be cubbing

Conditional perfect

I would have cub

you would have cub

he/she/it would have cub

we would have cub

you would have cub

they would have cub

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been cubbing

you would have been cubbing

he/she/it would have been cubbing

we would have been cubbing

you would have been cubbing

they would have been cubbing

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you cub
we let´s cub
you cub

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to cub

Past participle

cubbed

Present Participle

cubbing

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «CUB»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «cub» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of cub

babe · baby · beginner · fledgling · greenhorn · lad · learner · offspring · puppy · recruit · rookie · tenderfoot · trainee · tyro · whelp · whippersnapper · young · youngster

TRANSLATION OF CUB

Find out the translation of cub to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of cub from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cub» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 幼兽
• Translator English - Spanish: cachorro
• English: cub
• Translator English - Hindi: शावक
• Translator English - Arabic: شِبْل
• Translator English - Russian: детеныш
• Translator English - Portuguese: filhote
• Translator English - Bengali: Cuatro
• Translator English - French: petit
• Translator English - Malay: Cuatro
• Translator English - German: Junges
• Translator English - Japanese: 野獣の子
• Translator English - Korean: 짐승의 새끼
• Translator English - Javanese: Cuatro
• Translator English - Vietnamese: con thú con
• Translator English - Tamil: Cuatro
• Translator English - Marathi: कुआट्रो
• Translator English - Turkish: cuatro
• Translator English - Italian: cucciolo
• Translator English - Polish: młode
• Translator English - Ukrainian: малюк хижака
• Translator English - Romanian: pui
• Translator English - Greek: νεογνό ζώου
• Translator English - Afrikaans: welpie
• Translator English - Swedish: unge
• Translator English - Norwegian: (dyre)unge

9 QUOTES WITH «CUB»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cub.

1

Lionel Barber

As a cub reporter, I devoured books about journalism.

2

Kevin Barry

I was a cub reporter on a local newspaper in Limerick city, and I used to cover the district court meetings. All of life passed through the Limerick courthouse. Misery, malevolence, the dark side of humanity... I tell ya, it made 'Angela's Ashes' look like 'The Wonderful World of Disney.'

3

Kevin Barry

In the early nineties, I was a cub reporter on a city newspaper in Limerick, and assigned to the courthouse there. One day, an old detective sergeant came and whispered to me in the press pit. He pointed out a young offender, a teenager who was up for stealing a car or something relatively minor, and said, 'See this kid? He'll kill.'

4

Kevin Barry

In my very early days as a journalist, as a cub reporter on a local newspaper, I used to cover the district courthouse in Limerick city - all human life passed through that establishment, and my time there remains a source of inspiration.

5

Karen Finerman

Protect yourself like you would your cubs - as a grown woman, you're no one's cub anymore.

6

Lauryn Hill

That strong mother doesn't tell her cub, Son, stay weak so the wolves can get you. She says, Toughen up, this is reality we are living in.

7

Edward James Olmos

When you're asked to fly a 747 you better at least be able to fly a Piper cub.

8

Saskya Pandita

When many work together for a goal, Great things may be accomplished. It is said a lion cub was killed By a single colony of ants.

9

Henry Williamson

The eldest and biggest of the litter was a dog cub, and when he drew his first breath he was less than five inches long from his nose to where his tail joined his back-bone.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CUB»

Discover the use of cub in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cub and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

The Triumph Tiger Cub Bible

Incredibly comprehensive, this book is the ultimate reference source to every aspect of these machines, including 22 very detailed model profiles and delivery details of 113,000 individual machines to 153 countries, color schemes and much, ...

Mike Estall

A Tiger Cub Grows Up

Follows Tara, a tiger cub, as she grows from a tiny newborn cub to a full-grown tiger.

Joan Hewett, 2002

Devil's Cub

Georgette Heyer's wonderful characters and stories made her the undisputed queen of the historical romance, and an international bestseller, still loved today by a huge readership.

Georgette Heyer, 2010

Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 1: The Assassin's Road

This volume includes the following stories: Son for Hire, Sword for Hire A Father Knows His Child's Heart, as Only a Child Can Know His Father's From North to South, From East to West Baby Cart on the River Styx Suio School Zanbato Waiting ...

Kazuo Koike, Goseki Kojima, Frank Miller, 2000

Cub in the Cupboard

Many and James rescue a mother fox from a cruel trap and care for the injured vixen and her mischievous cub while searching for the culprit wh ohad set the trap. Original.

Ben M. Baglio, 1999

Cub scout fun book

Gives instructions for a variety of projects Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts can do with materials found at home.

Boy Scouts of America, 1986

Lone Wolf and Cub: The Lotus Throne

Stay with us as we conclude the translation of what will always be considered one of the finest examples of comic-book mastery ever created, Lone Wolf and Cub.

Kazuo Koike, Goseki Kojima, Dana Lewis, 2000

The Missing Cub

Darcy Fast had a left arm like a bolt of lightning and a calm, confident demeanor.

Darcy Fast, Jonathan Kravetz, 2007

Lone Wolf and Cub: Lanterns for the Dead

Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 6

小池一雄, Gōseki Kojima, 2001

The Fox Cub Bold

'He saw on man raise his weapon and take aim at him... and, the next instant, felt a fierce sear of pain in his right thigh...' The fox cub Bold has left the sheltered life of the nature reserve determined to make his way in the world.

Colin Dann, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CUB»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cub is used in the context of the following news items.

Mother Bear, Cub Spotted in South Windsor

South Windsor residents are paying close attention after an adult bear and a cub were spotted wandering the streets. Animal control officer ... «NBC Connecticut, Jul 15»

Star power? Cub duo in HR Derby what MLB needs for new-look event

With Giancarlo Stanton injured, and Bryce Harper bowing out, the pair of 25-and-under Cub pals could be exactly what the All-Star Home Run ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»

Cub Scout earns Arrow of Light

HAMLET — June 28 was a special evening for the Cub Scouts of Pack 90. ... This is Elijah's first year in scouting, his first and only year as a Cub Scout. «Richmond County Daily Journal, Jul 15»

MLB: Today's fans wouldn't concur with Mr. Cub

Mr. Cub, who retired in 1971, played in a different era. Some of today's fans seem unwilling to sit through two games of baseball, back to back, ... «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»

Cub Scout Day Camp in Gear This Week

July 07, 2015 The Yamasee District Cub Scout Day Camp is being held this week (Monday through Friday) in Aiken, with New Covenant Presbyterian Church as ... «Aiken Standard, Jul 15»

Hovatter's Zoo Adapting Tiger Cub Care after USDA Inspection

Ten weeks ago, Hovatter's Zoo in Preston County became home to two tiger cubs. Now, the USDA is questioning the care the zoo provides ... «WBOY-TV, Jul 15»

FRSC Promises To Cub Menance Of Articulated Vehicles

Posted by admin on Jul 8th, 2015 and filed under Transport. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are ... «The Tide, Jul 15»

Cub Tracks Gets A Bit Thicker

Plus building character, a tight trade market, the Cubs Mailbag, an improving changeup, and sprucing up school lockers in Tuesday's Cub ... «Bleed Cubbie Blue, Jul 15»

Cub Scout group in danger of closure without new leader

AFTER months of searching, a Cub Scout group based in the city are in danger of closing unless a new leader is found. Sandy McNeilly will step down as leader ... «Salisbury Journal, Jul 15»

Lion cub raised in living room leaves home

Malor has lived at home with a zookeeper in the Eifel mountains for the last five months. Now the little lion cub is about to be reintroduced to his ... «The Local.de, Jul 15»