subst

IPA/sˈʌbst/
IPA/sˈʌbst/

subst — abbreviation

1. a written short form of 'substantive' — any word, phrase, or group of words that

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釋義

a written short form of 'substantive' — any word, phrase, or group of words that does the job of a noun in a sentence, naming a person, place, thing, or idea

例句

In the dictionary entry for 'joy', the label 'subst' tells you it is a noun.

found in dictionary labels to mark noun class

Grammar textbooks from the 19th century often use 'subst' instead of the modern word 'noun'.

historical usage in grammar reference works

同義詞
  • noun

    now the standard term; 'substantive' is the older, broader term

  • nominal

    used in linguistics for any element that behaves like a noun

用法筆記

Mostly found in older or scholarly grammar texts and dictionary labels. Modern dictionaries prefer the shorter labels 'n' or 'noun'.

常見錯誤

❌The dictionary says subst verb.
✅The dictionary says subst noun.
💡'subst' stands for substantive, which is a noun or noun-like expression, not a verb.

2. a written short form of 'substitute' — a person or thing used in place of anothe

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釋義

a written short form of 'substitute' — a person or thing used in place of another, or someone who does a job temporarily instead of the usual person

例句

The coach wrote 'subst' next to Luca's name on the game-day roster.

used on sports team rosters

In the recipe margin, Paloma noted 'subst honey for sugar' as a healthier option.

同義詞
  • substitute

    the full form; use in formal or spoken contexts

  • replacement

    more general; can refer to a person or object that takes the place of another

  • stand-in

    informal; specifically about a person doing another's job temporarily

用法筆記

Common in informal notes, sports line-ups, schedules, and lab instructions where space is limited. In formal writing, the full word 'substitute' is preferred.

常見錯誤

❌She is a subst teacher (speaking).
✅She is a substitute teacher.
💡In speech, the abbreviation is not used; say the full word.