substitute
US /ˈsʌb.stə.tuːt/
UK /ˈsʌb.stə.tuːt/
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a person or thing acting or serving in place of another
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The teacher had a substitute for the day.
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We used a sugar substitute in the recipe.
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to use or appoint someone or something as a substitute
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Can you substitute butter with margarine in this recipe?
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The coach decided to substitute the injured player.
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acting as a substitute
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He is working as a substitute teacher this semester.
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The team used a substitute player in the second half.