subst.

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abbreviation

substantive.

substantively.

substitute.

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Words nearby subst.

subspace, subspecialty, subspecies, subspecific, subspontaneous, subst., substage, substance, substance abuse, substance P, substandard

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How to use subst. in a sentence

Subst for 'understands,' to make the sentence agree with Pell's insertion.
Brief Lives (Vol. 2 of 2)|John Aubrey
This meaning requires the verbal subst.; rather, subsisted on, with on of manner.
Selections from Early Middle English 1130-1250: Part II: Notes|Various
For 'abstract,' which makes no sense, Warburton read obstruct, which has been generally adopted; but as this subst.
The Shakespeare-Expositor: An Aid to the Perfect Understanding of Shakespeare's Plays|Thomas Keightley

British Dictionary definitions for subst.

subst.

abbreviation for

substantive

substitute

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