dub

[dʌb]

dub Definition

• 1. give an unofficial name or nickname to (someone or something)
• 2. replace the original soundtrack of a film with a synchronized translation

Using dub: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dub" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was dubbed 'the king of rock and roll.'

• Example

  The movie was dubbed in Spanish for the Latin American market.

• Example

  She was dubbed the 'queen of soul' by her fans.

dub Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dub

• nickname
• christen
• title
• entitle
• name

Phrases with dub

• dub someone/something as

  officially designate or describe someone or something as a particular thing

  Example

  He was dubbed as the most promising young actor of the year.

• dub over

  replace the original soundtrack of a film with a synchronized translation

  Example

  The movie was dubbed over in French for the European market.

• dub out

  remove the original soundtrack of a film and replace it with music or sound effects

  Example

  The director decided to dub out the original soundtrack and replace it with a new score.

Origins of dub

from Old English 'dubbian', meaning 'to confer knighthood'

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Summary: dub in Brief

The verb 'dub' [dʌb] means to give an unofficial name or nickname to someone or something, or to replace the original soundtrack of a film with a synchronized translation. It is often used to officially designate or describe someone or something as a particular thing, as in 'He was dubbed as the most promising young actor of the year.'