subtitle
word
Definition
Words shown on a screen that translate or transcribe what people are saying in a film or TV show. It can also mean a secondary title for a book or article.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for foreign-language films or accessibility. In video context, always plural ('subtitles'), but can be singular when describing a secondary title in books. Don't mix up with 'caption' (description for the hearing impaired).
Example Sentences
The movie had forced subtitles that couldn’t be turned off.
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Did you read the subtitle under the main headline?
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Please turn on the subtitles so I can understand the movie.
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The book’s subtitle is 'A True Story of Survival'.
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I always watch shows with subtitles to improve my English.
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I couldn't find English subtitles for that documentary online.
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