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1sub
noun \ˈsəb\
Definition of SUB
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First Known Use of SUB
1830
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
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First Known Use of SUB
1853
3sub
noun
Definition of SUB
First Known Use of SUB
1916
4sub
abbreviation
Definition of SUB
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subaltern
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subscription
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subsidiary
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suburb
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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
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