substitute

//ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt//
B1Frequency Level 10Neutral
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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.

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.

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