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cub Synonyms

Another word for cub

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• noun (Context 1)

The young offspring of certain carnivorous mammals, especially a bear, lion, tiger, wolf, or fox.

Usage Example

"The mother bear stayed close to her whelp as they foraged for berries along the riverbank."

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whelp
Strong
pup
offspring

• noun (Context 2)

A member of the junior division of the Scouting movement for younger children.

Usage Example

"My nephew earned three new activity badges during his first year as a scout."

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scout

• noun (Context 3)

A young, inexperienced person in a profession, particularly a novice newspaper reporter.

Usage Example

"He started his journalism career as a novice covering local town council meetings."

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novice
rookie
trainee
apprentice
beginner

• verb (Context 4)

To give birth to cubs (used of a bear, lion, fox, or other carnivorous mammal).

Usage Example

"Female polar bears construct snow dens in late autumn where they will whelp during the winter months."

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whelp
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litter
bear

Opposites of cub

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of cub varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

veteran
adult
expert
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