Substituted Uncommon

Origin: Latin prefix sub-

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Verb

simple past tense and past participle of substitute

"The coach substituted the injured player with a fresh defender during halftime."

In plain English: To substitute something means to replace it with another thing that can take its place.

"The teacher substituted water for soda during the lunch break."

Example Sentences

"The teacher substituted water for soda during the lunch break." verb

"He substituted milk for water in his coffee recipe." verb

"The manager substituted an experienced player into the game during halftime." verb

"We substituted fresh basil for parsley to improve the sauce flavor." verb