substitute (Meaning)
substitute (n)
a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
substitute (v)
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
be a substitute
act as a substitute
substitute (s)
capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
serving or used in place of another
artificial and inferior
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substitute Sentence Examples
- The original ingredient was unavailable, so I substituted almond milk for cow's milk in the recipe.
- The teacher provided substitute lesson plans in case she had to be absent.
- My car is currently a substitute for the broken-down family van.
- I used a substitute teacher to cover my class while I was out.
- Your order has been placed on backorder, and we will provide a substitute item until the original is available.
- The substitute player came in and saved the game with his exceptional performance.
- I need a substitute for the sugar in this cake recipe, as I am allergic.
- The substitute principal was very effective in managing the school in the principal's absence.
- The company hired a temporary substitute to fill in for the employee on maternity leave.
- I substituted the original sauce in the pasta dish with a lighter version, resulting in a healthier meal.
FAQs About the word substitute
a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another, an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced, someone who takes the place of
replacement, surrogate, relief, sub, fill-in, proxy, stand-in,backup, assistant, reserve
natural, legitimate, genuine,real, true, genuine, real, natural, true, legitimate
The original ingredient was unavailable, so I substituted almond milk for cow's milk in the recipe.
The teacher provided substitute lesson plans in case she had to be absent.
My car is currently a substitute for the broken-down family van.
I used a substitute teacher to cover my class while I was out.
