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Substitute

Noun

Sense: Replacement for someone or something

A substitute is a person or thing that takes the place or performs the function of another.

Example sentence:

When the teacher was sick, a substitute was called in to teach the class.

Verb

Sense: Act as a replacement

To substitute means to use or do something instead of someone or something else.

Example sentence:

I don't have any milk, so I'll have to substitute it with cream in my coffee.

Adjective

Sense: Used as an alternative

Substitute, as an adjective, describes something that is used or accepted in place of something else.

Example sentence:

She prepared a delicious substitute recipe for those who are lactose intolerant.