Synonyms for

Subs

Verb / sʌbz / Another word for subs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Subs is a shortened form of the word 'submarine sandwich' or 'sub'. It is a type of sandwich made with a long roll or baguette and filled with various ingredients.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

deputies lieutenants assistants proxies

Informal

stand-ins fill-ins replacements understudies

Literary

seconds deputies

Antonyms

masters superiors commanders leaders rulers overlords

Common collocations

  • act as subs
  • play as subs
  • bring in subs
  • use subs
  • need subs
  • get subs
  • call up subs

Word family

noun substitute
verb substitute
adjective substitute
adverb substitutively

Usage note

The word 'subs' is primarily an informal abbreviation for 'substitutes', especially in sports or acting contexts. It can also refer to submarines in a military context.

Example sentences

  1. I had a turkey and cheese sub for lunch today.
  2. Can you please order me a chicken parmesan sub?
  3. I always get a veggie sub from this sandwich shop.
  4. I don't like mayo on my subs.
  5. My mom packed me a ham and Swiss sub for my school lunch.

Quotes

  • I think I could eat a sub sandwich every day and not get tired of it.
  • A good sub sandwich is the ultimate comfort food.
  • A sub sandwich is like a work of art - layers of flavors and textures.

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