dub

//dʌb//
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Visual representation of dub

Verb

dubInfinitive
dubPresent tense
dubbedPast tense
dubbedPast participle
dubbingPresent participle
dubsThird-person singular
1

To give a name, title, or nickname to someone or something.

His friends dubbed him 'The Professor' because of his love of books.

2

To confer knighthood upon someone by ceremonially touching them with a sword.

The queen dubbed him a knight for his bravery.

Verb

dubInfinitive
dubPresent tense
dubbedPast tense
dubbedPast participle
dubbingPresent participle
dubsThird-person singular
1

To provide a film or video with a soundtrack in a different language, replacing the original dialogue.

The movie was dubbed into Japanese for the local audience.

2

To add sound effects or music to a film or recording.

The director decided to dub new sound effects into the action scenes.

Noun

1

A style of music originating from reggae, characterized by heavy bass and reverb effects.

The DJ played some classic dub tracks with deep bass lines.

2

An alternative soundtrack or voice recording added to a film.

The Japanese dub of this movie is very well done.