Synonyms for sub

Synonyms for (noun) sub

Synonyms: submarine, sub, U-boat, pigboat

Definition: a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

Similar words: submersible, submersible warship

Definition: a warship designed to operate under water


Synonyms: poor boy, submarine, submarine sandwich, torpedo, sub, Cuban sandwich, grinder, hero, hero sandwich, hoagie, hoagy, wedge, zep, bomber, Italian sandwich

Definition: 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

Similar words: sandwich

Definition: two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them


Synonyms for (verb) sub

Synonyms: substitute, sub, fill in, stand in

Definition: be a substitute

Usage: The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague; The skim milk substitutes for cream--we are on a strict diet

Similar words: change, interchange, exchange

Definition: give to, and receive from, one another

Usage: Would you change places with me?; We have been exchanging letters for a year


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