sub

noun (1)

\ ˈsəb

Definition of sub

(Entry 1 of 5)

: substitute

sub

verb

subbed; subbing

Definition of sub (Entry 2 of 5)

intransitive verb

: to act as a substitute

transitive verb

1 British : to read and edit as a copy editor : subedit

2 : subcontract sense 1

sub

noun (2)

Definition of sub (Entry 3 of 5)

: submarine

sub

abbreviation

Definition of sub (Entry 4 of 5)

1 subaltern

2 subscription

3 subsidiary

4 suburb

sub-

prefix

Definition of sub- (Entry 5 of 5)

1 : under : beneath : below subsoil subaqueous

2a : subordinate : secondary : next lower than or inferior to substation subeditor

b : subordinate portion of : subdivision of subcommittee subspecies

c : with repetition (as of a process) so as to form, stress, or deal with subordinate parts or relations sublet subcontract

3 : less than completely, perfectly, or normally : somewhat subacute subclinical

4a : almost : nearly suberect

b : falling nearly in the category of and often adjoining : bordering on subarctic

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Smith subbed for Jones at halftime. subbing in a Broadway play Smith subbed Jones at halftime.

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sub

verb

English Language Learners Definition of sub

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to take the place of another person : to act as a substitute

sub-

prefix

English Language Learners Definition of sub- (Entry 2 of 2)

: under : beneath : below

: at a lower rank or secondary level

: division or smaller part of

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sub

noun

\ ˈsəb

Kids Definition of sub

(Entry 1 of 4)

: substitute entry 1 Our teacher was out so we had a sub.

sub

verb

subbed; subbing

Kids Definition of sub (Entry 2 of 4)

: to act as a substitute

sub

noun

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