substitute — a person or thing acting or serving in place of another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or thing acting or serving in place of another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌbstɪtuːt/
Example Sentences
- The robot substitute was so realistic that students didn't notice their teacher was sick.
- There's no substitute for hard work and dedication.
- My mom tried to substitute vegetables for candy in my lunchbox - nice try, Mom!
substitute
NOUN[/ˈsʌbstɪtuːt/]
a person or thing acting or serving in place of another
Soy milk can substitute for regular milk in many recipes.
The coach substituted a fresh player into the game. (🔄 Replace + 👤 Instead → Substitute)
The substitute players constituted a strong team and contributed to the victory.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'substituere', composed of 'sub-' (under, in place of) and 'statuere' (to set, place). The word entered English in the 16th century via Old French and Medieval Latin.
Breakdown
sub- (under, in place of) + -stitute (from Latin statuere, to set/place) = substitute
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The robot substitute was so realistic that students didn't notice their teacher was sick.”
“There's no substitute for hard work and dedication.”
“My mom tried to substitute vegetables for candy in my lunchbox - nice try, Mom!”
“The coach decided to substitute the tired player in the second half.”
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