up- pref 1. sub-, as in उपकुलपति pro-vice-chancellor, उपग्रह satellite, उपनाम nick-name, उपमंत्री deputy minister, उपमहाद्वीप sub- continent, उपसंपादक sub-editor. 2. near to, as in उपचार remedy, उपयोग use, उपवास fast, उपस्थित present.