SUBSTITUTE Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈsəb-stə-ˌtüt

as in replacement

a person or thing that takes the place of another you'll be getting a substitute until your regular teacher is feeling better if you like, you can use nuts as a substitute for coconut in that recipe

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substitute

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adjective

as in synthetic

being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials substitute wools that supposedly have the look and feel of cashmere

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as in alternative

taking the place of one that came before had to find substitute transportation during the bus strike

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substitute

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verb

as in to exchange

to give up (something) and take something else in return can I substitute coleslaw for potato salad if I order the chicken plate?

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as in to spell

to serve as a replacement usually for a time only substituting for the talk show host while she is on vacation

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as in to replace

to take the place of "John Doe," "Jane Doe," and "Baby Doe" substituted the real names of the parties involved to preserve their privacy

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Recent Examples of substitute

Noun

Our member Cinthia reports that her fourth grader has gone the entire school year without a classroom teacher, relying solely on substitutes. —

Rosmaly Rodriguez, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025 This technology can alleviate those challenges and more, including: • Risk Mitigation: AI algorithms predict the likeliness of disruption in a supply chain and recommend some substitute supply strategies. —

Rajdeep Biswas, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

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The fruit has a high sugar content, so be sure to substitute it as a treat only in moderation, PetMD advises. —

Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025 Another drink often substituted for alcohol, kombucha, has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that may work against foodborne pathogens. —

Discover Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for substitute

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Still, the team will begin preseason training Wednesday without a permanent replacement for coach Becki Tweed and with Parsons just a week into his job replacing general manager Angela Mangano Hucles.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Both our regional electric grid manager and federal agencies have issued dire warnings of a near-term electricity reliability cliff as Maryland is closing baseload power plants prematurely with no reliable replacements in sight.

— David T. Stevenson, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025