C1noun 2K

Subscription

🇬🇧 UK /["/səbˈskrɪpʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/səbˈskrɪpʃn/"]/

Meaning of Subscription

an amount of money that you pay regularly to receive a service, be a member of a club, support a charity or receive regular copies of a newspaper or magazine; the act of paying this money

In simple words: Paying regularly to get something, like a service or a magazine.

Subscription in a sentence

• I decided to start a subscription for the monthly magazine to stay updated.
• The newspaper offers a digital subscription that allows access to all articles online.
• Her subscription to the gym ensures she can attend classes anytime.
• Many streaming services rely on subscription models to generate revenue.
• He canceled his subscription after realizing he rarely used the service.

How to use Subscription

Typically used when discussing services like software, streaming, or magazines. Avoid in informal spoken contexts unless referring to specific platforms (like Netflix).

Grammar pattern

subscription + to (something)

Memory hint

Think of 'sub' + 'script' as signing up on a script for a show.

Related words

Collocations with Subscription

• annual
• monthly
• yearly
• buy
• pay
• purchase
• fee
• price
• rate
• subscription for
• subscription to
• a month’s, year’s, etc. subscription

Synonyms for Subscription

• membership
• enrollment
• registration
• contract
• plan

Opposites of Subscription

• cancellation
• discontinuation

Common mistakes with Subscription

• Confusing 'subscription' with 'subscription fee'; they are not interchangeable.
• Using 'subscription' in a plural form when referring to one service.
• Mistaking the word for 'subscript' which relates to writing.

Frequently asked questions about Subscription

What does Subscription mean?

Paying regularly to get something, like a service or a magazine.

What is the definition of Subscription?

an amount of money that you pay regularly to receive a service, be a member of a club, support a charity or receive regular copies of a newspaper or magazine; the act of paying this money

How do you use Subscription in a sentence?

I decided to start a subscription for the monthly magazine to stay updated.

Can you give another example of Subscription?

The newspaper offers a digital subscription that allows access to all articles online.

What are synonyms for Subscription?

Common alternatives include membership, enrollment, registration, contract, plan.

What is the opposite of Subscription?

Opposite meanings include cancellation, discontinuation.

What words go with Subscription?

It commonly pairs with annual, monthly, yearly, buy, pay, purchase, fee, price, rate, subscription for, subscription to, a month’s, year’s, etc. subscription.

What are common mistakes when using Subscription?

Confusing 'subscription' with 'subscription fee'; they are not interchangeable. Using 'subscription' in a plural form when referring to one service. Mistaking the word for 'subscript' which relates to writing.

How do you pronounce Subscription?

US: /["/səbˈskrɪpʃn/"]/, UK: /["/səbˈskrɪpʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Subscription?

Typically used when discussing services like software, streaming, or magazines. Avoid in informal spoken contexts unless referring to specific platforms (like Netflix).

What CEFR level is Subscription?

"Subscription" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.