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to substitute
01
to put something or someone in the place of another
Ditransitive: to substitute sth with an alternative
Examples
Due to allergies, the chef had to substitute dairy with non-dairy alternatives in the dessert.
If you 're out of brown sugar, you can substitute it with a mixture of white sugar and molasses.
02
to function as a replacement for someone or something in a particular role, duty, or context
Transitive: to substitute for sb/sth
Examples
Increased productivity can substitute for longer working hours in achieving business goals.
Unable to attend the meeting, Sarah asked her colleague to substitute for her and represent their department.
Substitute
01
an object or thing used in place of another
Examples
Soya milk is a common substitute for dairy milk in vegan diets.
The chef used honey as a substitute for sugar in the recipe.
02
an athlete who enters a game only when a starting player is replaced
Examples
The substitute scored the winning goal after entering in the second half.
Coaches rotate substitutes to maintain player stamina.
03
a person who takes the place of someone else, often temporarily
Examples
She was asked to act as a substitute for the manager during his vacation.
The school hired a substitute to fill in for the librarian until a permanent replacement was found.
substitute
01
artificial, inferior, or not fully equivalent to the original
Examples
Leather substitutes are often cheaper than genuine leather.
He felt the substitute solution lacked the quality of the original.
02
acting as an alternative or replacement for something or somone else
Examples
The substitute teacher filled in admirably while the regular teacher was on leave.
They purchased a substitute brand of detergent when their usual brand was sold out.
03
able to fill multiple positions on a team as needed
Examples
Coaches rely on substitutes capable of covering multiple roles.
A substitute utility player improves a team's flexibility.
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