Meaning of the word cub in English

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cub

US /kʌb/

UK /kʌb/

the young of a bear, lion, wolf, or other carnivorous mammal

Example:

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The lioness protected her cub from danger.

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A bear cub followed its mother through the forest.

Synonym:

youngster offspring

a young person, especially a boy, who is inexperienced or new to a particular activity or organization

Example:

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He's just a young cub in the business world.

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The newspaper hired a new reporter cub.

Synonym:

novice apprentice rookie beginner fledgling

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