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sub someone for (someone else) and sub something for something else to substitute someone for someone else or something for something else. I will sub Chuck for Roger for this next play only. We will sub the red ones for the blue ones. sub for someone or something to substitute for someone or something. I have to sub for Roger at work this weekend. Will pliers sub for the wrench you wanted? substitute someone for (someone else) and substitute something for something else to exchange someone or something for someone or something else; to replace someone or something with someone or something else. Shall I substitute Fred for Mary in the front office? Please substitute fish for beef on my dinner order. substitute for someone or something to serve as a replacement for someone or something. I have to substitute for Roger at work this weekend. Do you think that this will substitute for the one you wanted? How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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