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to sub

1 7.9
To sign up to a channel or service to get content and support the creator
  • verb
  • /sʌb/
  • Slang
translation icon : suscribirse a
  • I still sub.

Examples

  • Remember to drop us a sub here and like, thank you.

  • You ever sub here before?

  • Well, sub us then, mate.

  • It's his channel; if the peeps subbed to him want to watch, let them.

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  • I decided to sub to my favorite podcast to support the creators and get exclusive content.

  • After watching several videos, I finally chose to sub to that gaming channel for more tips.

  • If you enjoy the streams, don't forget to sub and show your support to the content creator.

Synonyms

to subscribe
vsto sub
95 3.3

Sign up to receive something regularly, often by paying

is an informal action to support online creators and get benefits
to subscribe to
vsto sub
94 3.7

To pay to get a magazine or online service regularly

is used mainly in casual online support for creators rather than formal payments

Antonyms

to unsubscribe
  • Texting
12 3.7

To stop receiving emails or messages you signed up for

Idioms

sub rosa
  • Formal
1 9.9

In a secret way to keep something private

9.9

A joking mock-Latin phrase that says 'always wear underwear' to make people laugh

Compounds

The part of Africa that is south of the Sahara Desert

sub-assembly
  • Specialized
1 7.1

A group of parts put together to fit into a larger product

sub judice
  • Jargon
9.9

Being considered by a judge or court and not open to public discussion

sub-interval
  • Specialized
7.6

A smaller interval that lies entirely inside a larger interval

sub-test
  • Specialized
4.4

A shorter test inside a larger exam, like reading or vocabulary

How Committed

to sponsor
362 3.7
to support
753 1.4
to sub
  • Slang
1 7.9
to follow
  • Texting
1.0

Surface Forms

sub infinitive
subbed past
subbed past participle
subbing present participle
subs third person singular

Etymology

Sub is short for subscribe, which can mean 'to sign up' for a channel or service. So to sub online is to join or support a creator and get their content or benefits.