sub

Definition

  • noun: someone who does the job of another person when that person is not able to do it
  • verb: to act as a substitute
  • verb: to take the place of another person
  • prefix: under
  • usually used as '(be/get) subbed'
  • synonyms: substitute, submarine, submarine sandwich

Examples

  • Mr. Johnson will be 'subbing' [=working as a substitute teacher] at the high school.

  • ('US') We had a 'sub' [='substitute teacher'] in English class all week.

  • Jones 'was subbed' (by Smith) at halftime.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) years ago. Travels at knots. Has a range of miles. Where did you get that thing? The last sub I was on was decommissioned. Lot of hardware. It's better here than in a scrap heap. Does it work? It'll blow a hole clear through (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon
  • (..) Take it easy, guys. Okay? - Adi's. - Adi's, amigos. You'll actually let him drive the sub? Kid's got damn good instincts. Make a hell of a submariner someday. Only if he listens (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon