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The teacher used substitute to explain how change can happen over time.
What does Substitute mean?
to replace with another thing.
Dictionary definition
To use one thing in place of another.
Example sentences
Substitute in a sentence
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In science class, we tracked data to see when values would substitute during the experiment.
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During discussion, students compared how substitute changed the process and affected the final outcome.
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Practice 1
What does substitute mean?
Substitute means to replace with another thing.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to substitute?
Replacement is close in meaning to substitute in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for substitute?
Original contrasts with substitute in this context.
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Substitute
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WordSubstitute.
Partverb.
MeaningSubstitute means to replace with another thing.
ExampleExample: The teacher used substitute to explain how change can happen over time.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- sub · stuh · toot
- Strongest beat
- sub
- Ending
- toot
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sub.
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Synonyms
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replacementClose in meaning when substitute means to replace with another thing.
stand-inClose in meaning when substitute means to replace with another thing.
use insteadClose in meaning when substitute means to replace with another thing.
Antonyms
Opposite words
originalContrasts with substitute in the meaning to replace with another thing.
main choiceContrasts with substitute in the meaning to replace with another thing.
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substitute
noun
substitution
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