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1sub

noun \ˈsəb\

Definition of SUB

:  substitute
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First Known Use of SUB

1830

Rhymes with SUB

bub, blub, chub, club, cub, drub, dub, flub, grub, hub, nub, pub, rub, schlub, scrub, shrub, slub, snub, stub, tub

2sub

verb

: to take the place of another person : to act as a substitute ( chiefly Brit )

subbedsub·bing

Full Definition of SUB

intransitive verb
:  to act as a substitute
transitive verb
1
British :  to read and edit as a copy editor :  subedit
2
:  subcontract 1
See sub defined for English-language learners

First Known Use of SUB

1853

Related to SUB

Synonyms
fill in, pinch-hit, stand in, step in, cover, substitute, take over

3sub

noun

Definition of SUB

:  submarine

First Known Use of SUB

1916

Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical

4sub

abbreviation

Definition of SUB

1
subaltern
2
subscription
3
subsidiary
4
suburb

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite
SUB- Defined for Kids

1sub

noun \ˈsəb\

Definition of SUB for Kids

:  1substitute <Our teacher was out so we had a sub.>

2sub

verb
subbedsub·bing

Definition of SUB for Kids

:  to act as a substitute

3sub

noun

Definition of SUB for Kids

:  submarine

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22 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. sub
  2. sub-
  3. sub-Atlantic
  4. sub-bass
  5. sub-cloud car
  6. sub-cycle
  7. sub-Himalayan
  8. sub-humanity
  9. sub judice
  10. sub modo
  11. sub-Mycenaean
  12. sub nomine
  13. sub pede sigilli
  14. sub-post office
  15. sub-Pyrenean
  16. sub rosa
  17. sub-rosa
  18. sub-Saharan
  19. sub silentio
  20. sub specie aeternitatis
  21. sub verbo
  22. ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem
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