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sub
- pronunciation:
- suhb
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(informal) a submarine.
The sub aimed its torpedoes at the enemy ship. |
| definition 2: |
a substitute.
Our English teacher was sick today, so we had a sub.- similar words:
- substitute
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| definition 3: |
a submarine sandwich.
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| definition 4: |
a subscription.
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| related words: |
understudy |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
subbed, subbing, subs |
| definition: |
(informal) to take the place of another; substitute for another.
I can sub for your class on Friday, but not on Thursday.- similar words:
- double, fill in, substitute
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| related words: |
supply |
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