sub

🇺🇸 /sʌb/ 🇬🇧 /sʌb/
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noun
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A submarine is a type of ship that can travel underwater.

The navy deployed a sub to explore the deep sea.

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A sub is a type of sandwich where the bread is split and filled with various ingredients.

I made a delicious sub with turkey and cheese for lunch.

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A substitute player, or sub, is someone who replaces another player in a game.

The coach decided to bring in a sub to replace the injured player.

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A subscription is a payment you make regularly to receive services or products.

I canceled my gym sub because I wasn't using it enough.

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A subeditor is someone who helps the main editor with tasks such as checking facts and organizing content.

The subeditor worked late to ensure the article was ready for publication.

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A substitute teacher, or sub, is someone who teaches a class when the regular teacher is absent.

The sub introduced a fun game to keep the students engaged.

verb
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To substitute a player in a sports game.

The coach subbed the tired player with a fresh one.

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To temporarily take someone else's job or role.

I had to sub for the manager while she was on vacation.

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To use one thing in place of another.

You can sub olive oil for butter in this recipe.

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To lend money to someone for a short period.

Can you sub me some cash until payday?

translation

n. A submarine is a type of ship that can travel underwater.; A sub is a type of sandwich where the bread is split and filled with various ingredients.; A substitute player, or sub, is someone who replaces another player in a game.; A subscription is a payment you make regularly to receive services or products.; A subeditor is someone who helps the main editor with tasks such as checking facts and organizing content.; A substitute teacher, or sub, is someone who teaches a class when the regular teacher is absent.
v. To substitute a player in a sports game.; To temporarily take someone else's job or role.; To use one thing in place of another.; To lend money to someone for a short period.

Word Forms

3rd Present subs
Past subbed
Perfect subbed
Progressive subbing
Plural subs