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What is another word for substitute? – 181 substitute Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    replacement substitute surrogate stand-in proxy deputy representative alternate backup reserve fill-in locum interim provisional temporary makeshift stopgap improvisation imitation mock fake pretender impersonator double duplicate copy simulation imitation replica reproduction simulation acting provisional proxy acting caretaker temporary interim deputy agent surrogate delegate emissary envoy ambassador

    Meaning of substitute

    A person or thing that takes the place of another.

    Definitions

    • A person or thing that takes the place of another, typically in a particular role or situation.
    • * A chemical or material that can be used instead of another, often because it has similar properties or effects.

    Etymology of substitute

    The word "substitute" comes from the Latin "substituere", which means "to put in place of", derived from "sub-" (under, in place of) and "statuere" (to put, place).
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe a person or thing that replaces another, and its meaning has expanded to include various contexts, including chemistry and materials science.

    Example Uses

    • The substitute teacher will take over the class for the rest of the semester.
    • * Sugar can be used as a substitute for honey in baking.
    • * The company is looking for a substitute for the expensive material they currently use.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    original genuine authentic real actual true primary main principal chief leading dominant major primary indigenous native natural inherent innate intrinsic characteristic typical normal standard usual customary conventional traditional regular routine ordinary everyday

    Related Nouns

    replacement substitute surrogate proxy deputy representative alternate backup reserve fill-in locum interim provisional temporary makeshift stopgap imitation mock fake pretender impersonator double duplicate copy simulation imitation replica reproduction simulation agency delegation embassy mission legation

    Related Verbs

    replace substitute surrogate proxy deputize represent alternate backup reserve fill locate provision temporize makeshift stopgap imitate mock fake pretend impersonate duplicate copy simulate reproduce act agent delegate send dispatch

    Related Adjectives

    substitute surrogate proxy deputy representative alternate backup reserve fill-in locum interim provisional temporary makeshift stopgap imitation mock fake pretentious deceptive fraudulent artificial synthetic manufactured fabricated constructed created simulated reproduced acting provisional proxy acting temporary interim deputy agent surrogate delegate emissary ambassadorial