subsidy
/ˈsʌbsɪdi/
sub · si · dy
ˈsʌb · sɪ · di
English Definition
n. Financial aid; grant
Significado en Español
subsidio
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sub-(under) + sid(sit) + y→ subsidy (“sit” is underneath providing economic support).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “subsidy”: The government offered a subsidy to support the struggling farmers.
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A
tax
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B
grant
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C
loan
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D
deduction
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B — grant.
“subsidy” means n. Financial aid; grant
Common questions about “subsidy”
What does “subsidy” mean?
subsidy — n. Financial aid; grant. In Chinese: 补贴，津贴.
How do you pronounce “subsidy”?
subsidy is pronounced /ˈsʌbsɪdi/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sub · si · dy.
Is “subsidy” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. subsidy appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “subsidy”?
sub-(under) + sid(sit) + y→ subsidy (“sit” is underneath providing economic support).
