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subscribers

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //səbsˈkɹaɪbɝz// UK //səbskɹˈaɪbəz// sub·scribers

n. people who pay money or sign up to receive a service regularly, like a magazine, a website, or a phone plan.

n. individuals who pay a recurring fee or register their details to receive a regular service, publication, or digital content.


SIMPLE

The channel has over one million subscribers.

CONTEXTUAL

Many online newspapers offer exclusive articles and ad-free reading to their monthly subscribers.

COMPLEX

The platform's rapid growth was driven by a surge in international subscribers who were attracted by the diverse range of original programming available in multiple languages.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the preposition 'to' when indicating the service or publication.

Pitfall

subscribers of the magazinesubscribers to the magazineWhile 'of' is sometimes used, 'to' is the standard preposition for people who hold a subscription.

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