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SUB

(noun, verb, prep.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Sub.

How to pronounce sub:

US

Sub - as a noun

A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the united states

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bomber12cuban sandwichgrinder9hero7hero sandwichhoagie10hoagy12italian sandwichpoor boysubmarine13submarine sandwichtorpedo10wedge10zep14

Sub - as a verb

Be a substitute

Example: "The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
substitute12

Sub - as a preposition

Under.

Example Sentences

"He ordered a sandwich sub for lunch."
"The sub of this song combines electronic and hip-hop elements."
"He plays as a sub for the basketball team."
"The sub of the novel is an examination of human nature."
"You can find the sub for that book in the library."
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Word Game Points

Is SUB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sub is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUB has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is SUB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sub is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is SUB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sub is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUB has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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