substitute
nounDivide 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:
surrogatereserveassistantreliefproxysubreplacementcoverAntonyms for substitute:
continuepreservestayholdfixmaintainremainlengthentakestagnateShow 1 more
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