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sub

sub [ sub ]


noun  (plural subs)
Definition:
 
1. substitute: a substitute, especially a substitute player in a game ( informal )

2. navy 
Same as  submarinen (sense 1)


3. sandwich: a sandwich made with a long roll

4. subtitle: a subtitle to a document or printed matter ( informal )



verb  (past and past participle subbed, present participle sub·bing, 3rd person present singular subs)
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb replace somebody: to take the place of somebody temporarily, usually in a work situation

2. transitive and intransitive verb subcontract: to subcontract work, or work as a subcontractor

3. transitive verb subtitle something: to add subtitles to something

[Late 17th century. Shortening]
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