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SUBSTITUTED Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word substituted. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word substituted. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SUBSTITUTED

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exchanged
verbv
adjective satellite

• changed for (replaced by) something different

interchanged
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams

• mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information)

• the act of changing one thing for another thing

• reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)

verb

• put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

• give to, and receive from, one another

• cause to change places

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

replaced
verbv
verb

• substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

• take the place or move into the position of

• put something back where it belongs

• put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

swapped
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an equal exchange

verb

• exchange or give (something) in exchange for

• move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science

switched
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit

• an event in which one thing is substituted for another

• hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure

• railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock

• a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment

• a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other

• the act of changing one thing or position for another

verb

• change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

• exchange or give (something) in exchange for

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• make a shift in or exchange of

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• flog with or as if with a flexible rod

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

exchange
verb, nounv, n
noun

• chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

• a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)

• the act of changing one thing for another thing

• the act of giving something in return for something received

• a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication

• a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members

• (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes

• reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)

• the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:

• (chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop

• (chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value

verb

• give to, and receive from, one another

• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

• change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

• hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent

• put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

• exchange a penalty for a less severe one

alternate
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• of leaves and branches etc; first on one side and then on the other in two ranks along an axis; not paired

noun

• someone who takes the place of another person

adjective satellite

• every second one of a series

• serving or used in place of another

• occurring by turns; first one and then the other

verb

• go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions

• exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions

• be an understudy or alternate for a role

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

• do something in turns

alternative
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

adjective satellite

• serving or used in place of another

• necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities

• pertaining to unconventional choices

backup
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage

• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device

• the act of providing approval and support

deputise
verbv
verb

• act as a substitute

• appoint as a substitute

deputize
verbv
verb

• act as a substitute

• appoint as a substitute

ersatz
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation

adjective satellite

• artificial and inferior

fill-in
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

interchange
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams

• mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information)

• the act of changing one thing for another thing

• reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)

verb

• put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

• give to, and receive from, one another

• cause to change places

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

relief
nounn
noun

• the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

• the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

• (law) redress awarded by a court

• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

• assistance in time of difficulty

• a pause for relaxation

• a change for the better

• aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped

• the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

• sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

• the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged

reliever
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

• a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies

• a pitcher who does not start the game

replace
verbv
verb

• substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

• take the place or move into the position of

• put something back where it belongs

• put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

replacement
nounn
noun

• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another

• someone who takes the place of another person

• an event in which one thing is substituted for another

• a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another

• filling again by supplying what has been used up

• a person who follows next in order

reserve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

verb

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

second-stringer
nounn
noun

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

Best Hypernyms For SUBSTITUTED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for substituted, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
change alter athlete compeer equal equivalent exchange interchange match modify peer replace supersede supplant
Phrases (1)
supervene upon

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