How do you spell substitute in English?
verb (used with object), sub·sti·tut·ed, sub·sti·tut·ing. to put (a person or thing) in the place of another. to take the place of; replace. Chemistry. to replace (one or more elements or groups in a compound) by other elements or groups.
What does substitution mean?
1a : the act, process, or result of substituting one thing for another. b : replacement of one mathematical entity by another of equal value. 2 : one that is substituted for another. Other Words from substitution Example Sentences Learn More about substitution.
What are the substitute words?
other words for substitute
- alternate.
- dummy.
- ersatz.
- imitation.
- pseudo.
- stopgap.
- surrogate.
- temporary.
How do you use substitutes?
The easiest way to get it right is to think of sport, where, if someone is injured, you bring on a substitute. The substitute is the new person or part, which takes the place of the original. So, when substitute is a verb, the structure is: ‘substitute [new thing] for [original thing]’.