Meaning & Definition of word "Sub"

Sub

/sʌb/

1. A submarine sandwich, typically made with a long roll filled with meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments.
- Example: I ordered a turkey sub from the deli for lunch.
2. An abbreviation for 'substitute', often used in contexts like sports or academics.
- Example: The coach decided to put a sub in for the tired player.

1. To substitute one person or thing for another.
- Example: They had to sub for their sick colleague at work.

1. Short for 'under' or 'beneath'.
- Example: The cat hid sub the table during the storm.

Abbreviation of 'submarine sandwich', from the shape resembling submarines.

sub in:

To replace someone temporarily in a task or position.

sub out:

To remove someone from a task and replace them.

sub culture:

A cultural group within a larger culture, often with differing beliefs.

submarine:

A watercraft capable of independent operation underwater.

substitute:

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Meaning: To subscribe to someone’s channel or content, particularly on platforms like YouTube.

Example Sentence: I just subbed to her channel for more tutorials.

Meaning: A term used in gaming to refer to a substitute player during gameplay.

Example Sentence: They needed a sub for the raid tonight.