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IELTS word

substitute

/ˈsʌbstəˌtut/noun

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English definition

a person or thing used instead of another

Common phrases / collocations

  1. use as a substitute
  2. suitable substitute
  3. substitute teacher

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The substitute replaced the tired player.

  2. 2.

    Yoghurt is a useful substitute for cream.

  3. 3.

    A substitute teacher led the class.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A fresh football player enters the pitch as a tired teammate leaves.
a person or thing used instead of another
1tired player exits
2fresh player enters
one player leaves→another takes the place