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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

substitution

/ˌsʌbstɪˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does substitution mean?

noun

The act of replacing one thing with another, or the thing that replaces another. A change made in place of another.

Example

"The coach made a substitution in the game, bringing in a fresh player to replace the tired one."

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