substitute

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Substitute Definition & Meaning

1. A person or thing that takes the place of another.

Example: The teacher was absent, so the substitute taught the class.

2. To use something or someone in place of another.

Example: I ran out of milk, so i had to substitute creamer in my coffee.

3. A player who replaces another player in a sports game.

Example: The coach put in a substitute for the injured player.

4. To replace one ingredient with another in a recipe.

Example: I didn't have any eggs, so i substituted applesauce in my cake recipe.

5. A chemical compound that can replace another in a reaction.

Example: The scientist used a substitute chemical in the experiment.

Examples of the word substitute used in sentences.

  • She substituted sugar with honey in her tea.
  • My sister is a good substitute for me when I am not able to attend an event.
  • The substitute teacher taught us math today.
  • I can't eat beef, can you substitute it with chicken instead?
  • I need to buy a substitute for my broken pen.
  • The teacher needed a substitute for her class while she was out sick.
  • I don't have any milk left, can I substitute it with cream?
  • Instead of using sugar, I always substitute it with honey in my coffee.
  • I couldn't find the exact shade of yellow I wanted, so I had to substitute it with a lighter one.
  • I'm allergic to nuts, so I had to substitute almond flour with coconut flour in my cake recipe.
  • We ran out of sugar, so we had to substitute honey in our tea.
  • The restaurant didn't have any more tofu, so I had to substitute it with chicken.
  • Sarah couldn't make it to the meeting, so she asked me to substitute her.
  • I substituted the butter with coconut oil to make the cake healthier.
  • My soccer coach asked me to substitute in for the injured player during the game.
  • My doctor advised me to substitute my morning coffee with green tea for its health benefits.
  • The company decided to substitute plastic packaging with eco-friendly material to reduce their carbon footprint.
  • I had to substitute the usual pasta with zucchini noodles because I'm trying to eat healthier.
  • As the teacher was absent, a substitute came in to teach the class.
  • I ran out of sugar, so I had to substitute it with honey in my baking recipe.
  • As a lactose intolerant, I often use soy milk as a substitute for dairy milk in my morning coffee.
  • When the team's star player was injured, the coach decided to substitute him with a young talent from the bench, hoping he would rise to the challenge.
  • Researchers have found that prolonged sitting can lead to serious health issues, so standing desks are becoming a popular substitute in offices.
  • Due to the shortage of fresh produce, residents of the remote island had to rely on canned food as a substitute for their daily meals.
  • A trip to the museum can be a great substitute for a day spent on electronic devices, allowing children to learn and explore through interactive exhibits.
  • In order to reduce her sugar intake, she decided to substitute her morning muffin with a bowl of fruit.
  • I always substitute fresh herbs with dried ones in my cooking, as they're more readily available.
  • Due to the pandemic, the school had to substitute in-person classes with online lessons.
  • The actor had to be substituted at the last minute due to a sudden illness, causing the play to be postponed.
  • As a substitute for the real thing, he opted for a vegan burger instead of a beef patty.
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