to replace a sports player with another player during a game
Example:
- He was subbed after just five minutes because of a knee injury.
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to do somebody else’s job for them for a short time
Example:
- Jake asked me to sub for him next week when he's away in California.
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to use something instead of something else, especially instead of the thing you would normally use
Example:
- For a lower-calorie version of the recipe, try subbing milk for cream.
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to lend somebody money for a short time
Example:
- Could you sub me £50 till next week?