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substitute

/ˈsʌbsɪtjuːt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does substitute mean?

noun, verb

A person or thing that takes the place of another, or a replacement for something. To use or put something in place of another.

Example

"She was a substitute teacher for the day, filling in for the regular teacher."

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