substitute
/ˈsʌbstɪˌtut/
noun
- 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
- 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
- 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.