The meaning of Sub

noun

A submarine.

Usage examples:

The yachtsman claimed his boat had been sunk by a sub

noun

A subscription.

Usage examples:

The annual sub for the golf club will be £200

noun

A substitute, especially in a sporting team.

Usage examples:

The team pulled back with a goal from sub chris malkin

noun

A subeditor.

Usage examples:

The chief sub would be responsible for the look of the paper

noun

An advance or loan against expected income.

Usage examples:

‘i've got no money.’ ‘want a sub?’

verb

Replace or be replaced; substitute.

Usage examples:

He got a lot of applause when he was subbed

verb

Lend or advance a sum to (someone) against expected income.

Usage examples:

Who'll sub me till thursday?

verb

Subedit.

Usage examples:

His copy was mercilessly subbed and rewritten

prefix

At, to, or from a lower level or position.

Usage examples:

Subalpine

prefix

Somewhat; nearly; more or less.

Usage examples:

Subantarctic

prefix

Denoting subsequent or secondary action of the same kind.

Usage examples:

Sublet

prefix

Denoting support.

Usage examples:

Subvention

prefix

In names of compounds containing a relatively small proportion of a component.

Usage examples:

Suboxide