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substitute
noun
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Divide substitute into syllables:

sub · sti · tute

How to pronounce substitute:

Definition of substitute:

substitute (noun):
a person or thing that takes the place or function of another

Synonyms for substitute:

surrogatereserveassistantreliefproxysubreplacementcover

Antonyms for substitute:

continuepreservestayholdfixmaintainremainlengthentakestagnate
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