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Vocabulary Entry
substitute
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person or thing that takes the place of another.
Example Sentences
"The teacher found a substitute for the day."
"She was a substitute on the basketball team."
"He bought a sugar substitute for his coffee."
V
verb
To replace one thing with another.
Example Sentences
"You can substitute butter with applesauce in the recipe."
"They decided to substitute the meeting with a phone call."
"He substituted his old car for a newer model."