Substitute - definition of substitute by The Free Dictionary One that takes the place of another: finding substitutes for coal; came in as a substitute at the end of the game 2 Grammar A word or construction used in place of another word, phrase, or clause 1 To put or use (a person or thing) in place of another: substituted plastic for steel to reduce the weight 2
substitute - WordReference. com Dictionary of English to put (a person or thing) in the place of another:[~ + object + for + object] We substituted fish for meat several times a week to act as a substitute:[no object] substituting when the regular teachers were sick of or relating to a substitute or substitutes: a substitute teacher
substitute noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . a person or thing that you use or have instead of the one you normally use or have substitute for somebody something Paul's father only saw him as a substitute for his dead brother The course teaches you the theory but there's no substitute for practical experience The local bus service was a poor substitute for their car Want to learn more?