Word
dub
Meanings
to give someone or something a name, nickname, or title
to replace or add a voice or soundtrack in a film or video, often in another language
Definition
To dub is to give someone or something a particular name or title, often informally.
To dub means to name or label someone or something, especially in a way that becomes widely used. It is often used in news, reviews, and everyday conversation to describe how people refer to a person, place, event, or trend. It can also mean to add a new soundtrack or voice track to a film or video, usually in another language.
Examples
- Critics quickly dub the novel a modern classic, even though its style divides readers.
- I dub this shortcut the ‘lifesaver’ because it keeps my commute predictable on busy mornings.
- They dubbed the documentary into Spanish to reach a broader audience without changing the visuals.
- She was dubbed team captain after her calm leadership during the crisis.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse dub (to name or to replace audio) with double (to make twice as much), which has a different meaning and pronunciation.
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