Definition of Substitute
Substitute
sub·sti·tute


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
to take the place of another, or the function of another;

e.g. They hired a substitute teacher when the regular teacher fell sick.

(verb)
to replace;

e.g. They need to substitute the button with a clothespin to hold the clothing together.



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