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| sub [ sub ] |
noun (plural subs) |
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1. substitute: a substitute, especially a substitute player in a game
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informal
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2. navy Same as submarinen (sense 1)
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3. sandwich: a sandwich made with a long roll
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4. subtitle: a subtitle to a document or printed matter
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informal
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verb (past and past participle subbed, present participle sub·bing, 3rd person present singular subs) |
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1. intransitive verb replace somebody: to take the place of somebody temporarily, usually in a work situation
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2. transitive and intransitive verb subcontract: to subcontract work, or work as a subcontractor
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3. transitive verb subtitle something: to add subtitles to something
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| [Late 17th century. Shortening] |