Synonyms for sub

Grammar : Noun

Spell : suhb

Phonetic Transcription : sʌb

Définition of sub

Origin : shortened form of substitute, 1830; the verb in this sense is from 1853. Related: Subbed; subbing. From 1917 as short for submarine (n.).

noun substitute

Example sentences :

There are four other beetleheads on the sub and they carry disintegrators.
Extract from : « Operation Earthworm » by Joe Archibald

"That he 'll not get a sou more with my consent," broke in the sub.
Extract from : « Confessions Of Con Cregan » by Charles James Lever

You'll probably see me relegated to the scrub, sub or dub class.
Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore » by Pauline Lester

"Boy Scouts of the Sea," watch us do our partIf a raider or a sub.
Extract from : « With the Colors » by Everard Jack Appleton

In the mornin' he comes around just like nothin' had happened and wants to know if I'll sub.
Extract from : « Torchy » by Sewell Ford

The sub, however, made no reference or allusion to this accident in his report.
Extract from : « In Eastern Seas » by J. J. Smith

It was only that I tried to save the life of a sub who'd just joined—and didn't.
Extract from : « The Hero » by William Somerset Maugham

Here, after a momentary hesitation, I signified I was, whereupon our sub.
Extract from : « Great Britain at War » by Jeffery Farnol

You were the only person who gave a decent 'sub' to the society.
Extract from : « Lalage's Lovers » by George A. Birmingham

But to get back: the tank man has done his part and our sub is sinking.
Extract from : « The U-boat hunters » by James B. Connolly

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