English / word
substitute
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to use someone or something instead of another person or thing
In context
01
You can substitute lemon for vinegar in this recipe.
02
A substitute teacher took our English class today.
Synonyms
replacement,alternative,replace
Antonyms
original,authentic,genuine
Collocations
substitute for,substitute one thing for another
Verb forms
Past: substituted · Past participle: substituted · -ing: substituting