substitute
//ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt//
Noun
substituteSingular
substitutesPlural
1
A person or thing that takes the place of another.
We need to find a substitute for the injured player.
2
A player who replaces another during a sports match.
The coach sent in a substitute in the second half.
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Verb
substituteInfinitive
substitutePresent tense
substitutedPast tense
substitutedPast participle
substitutingPresent participle
substitutesThird-person singular
1
To use or put something or someone in place of another.
You can substitute honey for sugar in this recipe.
2
To take the place of someone or something else.
She substituted for the teacher who was sick.
Adjective
substituteCanonical form
1
Acting or serving in place of another.
The substitute teacher was very kind to the students.