Definition
Definition of substituted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
replacementused in place of something else
- The substituted ingredient worked well in the recipe.
- The substituted material was just as durable.
- A substituted actor took over the role seamlessly.
Origin of substituted
Latin, substituere (to put in place of)
Terms with substituted included in their meaning
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substitution
having been substituted with another
substitution
mild or indirect word substituted for one considered harsh
objects
able to be substituted with another
speed
quickly substituted with minimal disruption
mathematics
replace missing data with substituted values
chemistry
chlorine-substituted organic compound used as solvent or insecticide
fraudulent racehorse
racehorse fraudulently substituted for another
deceptive
not genuine, substituted to deceive
exchange
replaced or substituted with something else
dentistry
dental treatment where a lost or damaged tooth is substituted with another structure
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- French:substitué, ...
- German:ersetzt, ...
- Italian:rimpiazzato, ...
- Spanish:reemplazado, ...
- Portuguese:substituído, ...
- Chinese:替代的, ...
- Japanese:代用, ...
- Arabic:بَدِيل, ...
- Hebrew:חֲלוּפִי, ...
- Russian:заменяющий, ...
- Ukrainian:замінений, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिस्थापित, ...
Definition of substitute - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
replace temporarilyact as a replacement for someone or something
- She will substitute for the regular teacher today..
2.
replace permanentlyuse or add in place of another
- Can I substitute applesauce for oil in this recipe?
3.
sportsremove a player and bring on another
- The coach decided to substitute the injured player.
4.
mathematicsTECH. replace one expression by anotherTECH.
- Substitute x with 2 in the equation.
5.
chemistryTECH. replace an atom or group in a moleculeTECH.
- Chemists can substitute hydrogen with chlorine.
Noun
1.
backup personperson or thing taking the place of another
- The substitute was just as effective as the original.
2.
alternative ingredientingredient used in place of another in a recipe
- Applesauce is a common substitute for oil in baking..
3.
educationUS teacher who temporarily replaces anotherUS
- The substitute taught the class for a week.
4.
sportsplayer replacing another during a game
- The coach sent in a substitute after the injury.
5.
businessTECH. goods that can replace each other in useTECH.
- Butter and margarine are common substitutes.
6.
historyRare person taking another's place in military serviceRare
- He hired a substitute to serve in his place.
Adjective
1.
replacementserving or used in place of another
- This is a substitute ingredient for the recipe.
2.
qualityartificial and inferior
- The substitute product was not as good as the original.
Expressions with substitute
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nothing can replace something's unique value or importance
There's no substitute for hard work in achieving success.
drink resembling coffee without coffee beans
She drinks a coffee substitute made from chicory.
product used as an alternative to dairy milk
She prefers using a milk substitute in her coffee..
product used to replace sugar in diet
She uses a sugar substitute in her coffee to reduce calorie intake.
nothing can replace the value of something
There is no substitute for hard work.
cannot replace or do the same job as something else
Online learning is no substitute for classroom experience.
educator filling in for absent teachers at schools
A substitute teacher was needed for the science class.
emphasizes butter's unique taste and quality in cooking
For the best cookies, there's no substitute for butter.
describing something that is an unsatisfying replacement for something better
Online chats are a poor substitute for spending time together in person.
liquid used to thin paint or clean brushes
Artists often use turpentine substitute to clean their brushes.
chemical used instead of salt, often with less sodium
Many people use a salt substitute to lower sodium intake.
product seen as similar to another in use or function
Butter and margarine are substitute goods in many recipes.
substance used to replace lost blood
Doctors used a blood substitute during the surgery.
word or phrase used instead of a sentence
Wow is a sentence substitute expressing surprise.
good that can replace another good because it meets similar needs
Tea is a common substitute product for coffee in many markets.
Origin of substitute
Latin, substituere (to put in place of)
Examples of substitute in a sentence
Can you substitute for me at the meeting? You can substitute yogurt for sour cream. She decided to substitute the broken chair with a new one. He substituted the forward in the second half. They substituted a defender to strengthen the defense. You can substitute y with 5 to simplify the formula.
Substitute the variable with a constant for clarity. In the reaction, they substitute bromine for iodine. Scientists often substitute one element for another in experiments. She was a substitute for the lead actress. The teacher called in a substitute for the day. Yogurt can be a substitute for sour cream in recipes. Mashed bananas are a good substitute for eggs in baking. The substitute covered the math class today. We had a substitute for our history lesson. The substitute scored the winning goal. A substitute was ready to join the match at halftime. Tea can be a substitute for coffee. In some recipes, applesauce is a substitute for oil. The substitute was called to duty unexpectedly. During the war, many hired a substitute. We used a substitute teacher for the class. The substitute player scored the winning goal. The substitute teacher was not as engaging. He used substitute sugar in the recipe.
View all translations of substitute
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- French:remplacer, remplaçant, ...
- German:vorübergehend ersetzen, Ersatz, ...
- Italian:sostituire, sostituto, ...
- Spanish:sustituir, sustituto, ...
- Portuguese:substituir, substituto, ...
- Chinese:代替, 替代品, ...
- Japanese:代わりをする, 代わり, ...
- Arabic:حَلَّ مَحَلَّ, بَدِيل, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַחְלִיף, מַחְלִיף, ...
- Russian:заменять, замена, ...
- Ukrainian:заміняти, заміна, ...
- Hindi:की जगह काम करना, स्थानापन्न, ...
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