noun๐ShareA replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose."The substitute teacher was very good at explaining the difficult math concepts. "itemthingfunctionjobutilityieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA player who is available to replace another if the need arises, and who may or may not actually do so."The substitute teacher for Mrs. Smith's class was a friendly man who explained the lesson well. "sportpersonieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareOne who enlists for military service in the place of a conscript."The substitute for the injured soldier was a young man eager to serve his country. "militarywarpersonieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo use in place of something else, with the same function."I had no shallots so I substituted onion."functiontechnologyprocessieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(in the phrase "substitute X for Y") To use X in place of Y."I had to substitute new parts for the old ones."actionprocessieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(in the phrase "substitute X with/by Y") To use Y in place of X; to replace X with Y."I had to substitute old parts with the new ones."languagewordieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo remove (a player) from the field of play and bring on another in his place."He was playing poorly and was substituted after twenty minutes"sportieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo serve as a replacement (for someone or something)."My sister will substitute for me at the meeting since I'm sick. "actionjobfunctionieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA good that a consumer perceives as similar to another good, which decreases the demand for that other good"Coffee is a good substitute for tea, as many people find the taste similar and therefore drink less tea. "economybusinessdemandieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
