Substitute
/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/
To use one thing or person in place of another when the first one isn't available or can't be used. For example, you might substitute apples for oranges in a recipe.
Examples
- When our basketball team didn't have enough players, we had to find a substitute who could help us compete in the big game this weekend.
- In science class, when we ran out of vinegar, our teacher suggested we could use lemon juice as a substitute for our volcano experiment.
- My mom was out of eggs when she wanted to bake cookies, so she decided to use applesauce as a substitute for a healthier version of the recipe.
Synonyms
replace
alternate
swap
change
exchange
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Antonyms
keep
maintain
stay
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