Substitute

/ˈsʌb stɪˌtjuːt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that takes the place of another.

She was hired as a substitute for the teacher who was on leave.

A replacement for someone or something.

We used a substitute for sugar in the recipe to make it healthier.

An alternative item used as a replacement.

He can play as a substitute in the game if any of the starters get injured.

verb

To replace one thing with another.

You can substitute olive oil for butter in this recipe.

To take the place of someone or something.

The coach will substitute a player if they are not performing well.

From Latin 'substituere', meaning 'to put in place of'.

substitute teacher

A teacher who fills in for another teacher.

substitute goods

Products that can replace each other in consumption.

substituting one for another

Using one thing in place of another.

replacement

The action or process of replacing something.

alternative

One of two or more available possibilities.

proxy

A person authorized to act for another.

Sub

I'm just a sub until the regular teacher comes back.

Stand-in

He's just a stand-in for the main guy.