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(sub-text) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. an underlying message or meaning in a text.

Example Sentence

As I watched the play I started to understand the subtext.

More Example Sentences

Readers often miss the subtext in stories.

Synonyms

underlying meaning; implicit message; nuance

Antonyms

directly stated

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

subtext
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
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