SUBSTITUTE
(noun, adj.sat, verb)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Substitute.
How to pronounce substitute:
US
Substitute - as a noun
A person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
replacementHypernyms (Closely Related)
equivalentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reservesecond-stringerHypernyms (Closely Related)
athleteHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Substitute - as an adjective satellite
Capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
Example: "A utility infielder"
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utilityServing or used in place of another
Example: "An alternative plan"
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alternatealternativeSubstitute - as a verb
Put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
Example: "The con artist replaced the original with a fake rembrandt"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exchangeinterchangereplaceHypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be a substitute
Example: "The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subExample Sentences
"I can't eat peanuts, so I always use sunflower butter as a substitute."
"We ran out of milk, so I used almond milk as a substitute in my coffee."
"The teacher asked me to be a substitute for the absent student."
"In baking, you can use applesauce as a substitute for eggs."
"She acted as a substitute while our regular receptionist was on vacation."
Word Game Points
Is SUBSTITUTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, substitute is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUBSTITUTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is SUBSTITUTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, substitute is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUBSTITUTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is SUBSTITUTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, substitute is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUBSTITUTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
