noun

substitution

substitution, replacement, swap

The coach made a substitution in the second half.

The coach made a substitution in the second half.

Honey can be a substitution for sugar in this recipe.

Honey can be a substitution for sugar in this recipe.

a substitution for ((sth.)) a replacement for (sth.) Honey can be a substitution for sugar.

the substitution of ((A)) for ((B)) the replacement of (A) with (B) The substitution of a new player for the injured one was necessary.

Synonyms: replacement, exchange, swap; Antonyms: addition

From Latin 'sub' (in place of) + 'statuere' (to place). It literally means 'to place in place of another'.

Think of a 'sub'stitute teacher who takes the place of the regular one.

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