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US/ˈsʌb.stə.tuːt/
UK/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/
a person or thing that is used instead of another one
In context
You can use honey as a substitute for sugar in this recipe.
Our teacher was sick, so a substitute taught the class on Monday.
The coach brought on two substitutes in the second half.
Words that go with substitute
noun + preposition
- substitute forOnline chats are no substitute for meeting friends in person.
adjective + noun
- no substituteThere is no substitute for hard work when you learn a language.
- good substituteTofu is a good substitute for meat in many Vietnamese dishes.
noun + noun
- substitute teacherThe substitute teacher did not know any of our names.
verb + preposition
- come on as a substituteHe came on as a substitute and scored the winning goal.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Honey is a substitute of sugar.Correct: Honey is a substitute for sugar.