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Word: Sub
Speech Type: Noun
sʌb
a submarine
Short Definition:submarine
Examples:- the yachtsman claimed his boat had been sunk by a sub
a substitute, especially in a sporting team
Short Definition:substitute
Examples:- the team pulled back with a goal from sub Chris Malkin
- they brought on a trio of subs in an effort to try to inject some energy into the attack
a person who takes the submissive role in BDSM sexual activities.
Short Definition:person who takes submissive role in BDSM sexual activities
Examples:- there's a major aspect of trust granted by the sub to the dom
- he declared himself as my dom and I assumed the sub role
a subscription
Short Definition:subscription
Examples:- the annual sub for the golf club will be £200
a subeditor
Short Definition:subeditor
Examples:- the chief sub would be responsible for the look of the paper
an advance or loan against expected income
Short Definition:advance or loan against expected income
Examples:- ‘I've got no money.’ ‘Want a sub?’
Word: Sub
Speech Type: Verb
sʌb
replace or be replaced; substitute
Short Definition:replace or be replaced
Examples:- he got a lot of applause when he was subbed
- he subbed for Armstrong at some gigs
lend or advance a sum to (someone) against expected income
Short Definition:lend or advance sum to someone against expected income
Examples:- who'll sub me till Thursday?
subedit
Short Definition:subedit
Examples:- his copy was mercilessly subbed and rewritten
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