substitute

/ˈsʌbstɪˌtut/
noun
  1. A person or thing that takes the place of another.
    • The coach sent in a substitute for the injured player.
    • When the teacher was sick, a substitute came to class.
    • Honey can be used as a substitute for sugar in many recipes.
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verb
  1. To use or put someone or something in place of another.
    • You can substitute olive oil for butter in this sauce.
    • She substituted for her colleague at the meeting.
    • The manager decided to substitute the old printer with a new one.
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adjective
  1. Used as a replacement; not the original or standard.
    • He drove a substitute car while his was being repaired.
    • The team used a substitute goalkeeper for the second half.
    • They served a substitute meal because the main dish was ruined.
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