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plural of substitute
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(Entry 1 of 2)
a person or thing that takes the place of another
- you'll be getting a substitute until your regular teacher is feeling better
- if you like, you can use nuts as a substitute for coconut in that recipe
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substitutes
verbpresent tense third-person singular of substitute
Synonyms of substitutes (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to give up (something) and take something else in return
- can I substitute coleslaw for potato salad if I order the chicken plate?
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2
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
- substituting for the talk show host while she is on vacation
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