substitute

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NGSL Rank: 2711
substitute
ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
    E.g. soya milk is used as a substitute for dairy milk
  • a sports player nominated as eligible to replace another after a match has begun.
    E.g. Stewart was the Rovers substitute
  • a deputy.
    E.g. a sheriff substitute
verb
  • use or add in place of.
    E.g. dried rosemary can be substituted for the fresh herb
  • replace (a sports player) with a substitute during a match.
    E.g. he was substituted eleven minutes from time

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