Substitute

Word SUBSTITUTE
Character 10
Hyphenation sub stit ute
Pronunciations /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/

Definitions and meanings of "Substitute"

What do we mean by substitute?

One that takes the place of another; a replacement. noun

A word or construction used in place of another word, phrase, or clause. noun

To put or use (a person or thing) in place of another. intransitive verb

To replace (one or more atoms or groups in a compound) by other atoms or groups. intransitive verb

To take the place of another. intransitive verb

To put in the place of another; put in exchange.

To appoint; invest with delegated authority.

In chem., to replace (an atom or group) in the molecule of a compound by another atom or group. See substituent.

Put in the place or performing the functions of another; substituted.

A person put in the place of another; one acting for or in the room of another; theatrical, an understudy; specifically (military), one who for a consideration serves in an army or navy in the place of a conscript; also, a thing serving the purpose of another. noun

In calico-printing, a solution of phosphate of soda and phosphate of lime with a little glue or other form of gelatin, used as a substitute for cow-dung. noun

Synonyms Proxy, alternate. noun

One who, or that which, is substituted or put in the place of another; one who acts for another; that which stands in lieu of something else. noun

To put in the place of another person or thing; to exchange. transitive verb

To use in place of something else, with the same function. verb

In the phrase "substitute X for Y", to use X in place of Y. verb

In the phrase "substitute X with/by Y", to use Y in place of X. verb

To remove (a player) from the field of play and bring on another in his place. verb

To serve as a replacement (for someone or something) verb

A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose. noun

A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

A player who is available to replace another if the need arises, and who may or may not actually do so.

One who enlists for military service in the place of a conscript.

Also called "sub", the poor person, either fresh out of college or old and retired, who fills in for absent teachers. The sub can expect to be ridiculed and tortured by bitch-ass 7th graders who will do anything in their power not to finish an easy worksheet left them by their teacher. The sub is basically a $55/day babysitter. Urban Dictionary

Prostitution by one of short stature. Urban Dictionary

Whether he gets a phone call from his girlfriend, or splinter in his finger, this social athlete calls full time far too early. Urban Dictionary

A person that is only desired or wanted at their significant other's conveinience. Urban Dictionary

Someone who does not know anything about teaching, yet still gets payed while the students don't learn anything that day Urban Dictionary

Any replacement for coffee. Energy drinks are commonly used as a coffee substitute. Tea can be a coffee substitute for some people, as well as caffeine tablets. Urban Dictionary

The act of replacing a ligand in a complex ion. This results in a change of colour of the complex ionic solution. Urban Dictionary

1. A person who is the replacement for a significant other, relative, or friend that isn't around anymore. 2. Derived from a quote by Claire from Elizabethtown. Urban Dictionary

The most foolish kind of species of teachers are substitute teachers. THEY ARE FUCKING STUPID... LIKE REALLY FUCKING STUPID. They make you wet your pants. Urban Dictionary

Great to have cover your lessons at school in Years 7 to 9, but once you hit GCSE level in Year 10 to 11, it is a bit of a piss-take at how unqualified some teachers can be. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Substitute

  • Antonyms for substitute
  • Substitute antonyms not found!

The word "substitute" in example sentences

It may be admitted at once that when the term substitute is interpreted without reference to this basis of fact it lends itself very easily to misconstruction. ❋ James Denney (1886)

He would feel the want of you without having the satisfaction of fancying himself ill-used, and ---- for your substitute is altogether as good a Nemesis as one would wish to hear of. ❋ Unknown (1892)

On what we call substitute a reputation for decent treatment of minority shareholders so that firms can raise equity finance in the future. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The lazy substitute is to hire an arbitrary number of members of fashionable “underrepresented” groups, without being too particular about qualifications, then stop. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Safe Place provides comprehensive, accessible quality health care to children who have been maltreated and those in substitute care. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This Philadelphia-wide policy collaborative addresses system-wide barriers to health services of children in substitute care in order to improve the city's response to the children's needs. ❋ Unknown (2010)

By 2008, according to Medicare data, the code was being billed by podiatrists 74% of the time, and they were applying the skin substitute to ulcers, not burns. ❋ Anna Wilde Mathews (2010)

Sandra González, a high-school English teacher, said the cuts, which will eliminate most long-term substitute teachers while raising the number of hours teachers must spend in the classroom weekly to 20 from 18, have brought her to the breaking point. ❋ Jonathan House (2011)

Over the last 25 years, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has developed the region's — and one of the nation's — most comprehensive programs to address the critical issues of child abuse, neglect and placement in substitute care. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The easiest substitute is to add 1 tbsp of vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk to curdle it and give it a sharper flavor. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Many years ago, while teaching middle school Language Arts as a long-term substitute in a school located in a Brooklyn neighborhood in which many John Jay school students live, I stumbled upon a trick -- a quick, one-question diagnostic test for Language Arts proficiency: a Math problem. ❋ Michele Somerville (2011)

Foster Care Clinic: works with the attending physician to provide primary care to children in substitute care ❋ Unknown (2010)

Of course, should the elected individual become incapable of fulfilling their Term for any reason, a temporary substitute is assigned per the procedures adopted by the people. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Safe Place has a strong commitment to advancing the medical community's understanding of child abuse, its consequences, prevention, and the impact on children in substitute care. ❋ Unknown (2010)

We provide: evaluation of children who are suspected victims of maltreatment comprehensive healthcare assessment and delivery to children in substitute care ❋ Unknown (2010)

Our clinical mission is to provide comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluation and healthcare for maltreated children and those in substitute care. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Bitch-ass kid: [Ah hell] yeah we got a substitute today! We ain't doin shit! [Hey Mister], uhh...Mister!(kid can't read last name on the board because he's an illiterate degenerate) Can I go to da [bafroom]? ❋ Zach "Mr." Cress (2006)

5 [foot] [Jen] is paying for her [college] through substitution. ❋ Lori-Ann (2008)

"Where is Ben tonight? It's only 10pm"...... "He's gone home to be a [substitute]. He'd rather [be with] the ball and [chain]". ❋ TheAthlete (2014)

From a quote by "Claire" in the film [Elizabethtown] The significant other of the substitute person may not "have enough time" or "be too busy" for a relationship, or they may only be interested for the purpose of sex, money, status, or general need of someone to talk to during times of stress. The substitute person generally won't get the emotional [fulfillment] from the experience that he/she may crave, and will feel [unimportant] yet somehow will continue on out of hope. This can only end in tears for the substitute person. ❋ Bird Bird Bird (2010)

We had a [substitute teacher] [today] so we didn't [do shit] ❋ Stanimal51 (2016)

Person #1: "Do you still drink [coffee]?" Person #2: "Come to [think of it], not as much. I am using [energy drinks] much more often as a coffee substitute." ❋ Yes Juanito Yes (2012)

[Rasta]: What does [ligand substitution] do? Me: [Ligand substitution] results in a different [coloured] solution! ❋ TheWizoid (2016)

"[You and I] have a special talent," Claire says to Drew. "And I saw it immediately. We're the substitute people. I've been the substitute person my whole life. I'm not an [Ellen] a co-worker Drew was into. I never wanted to be an Ellen. And I'm not a Cindy either…I like [being alone] too much. I mean, I'm with a guy who is married to his academic career. I rarely see him and I'm the substitute person there. I like it that way. It's a lot less pressure." "Since Anne just broke up with Joe, Emily is Joe's substitute person." ❋ XVIII (2008)

[Substitute teacher]: So, what do you normally do in class? Students: We eat [pizza and watch Netflix] [all-day] *quietly pissing their pants of laughter* *AWKWARD SILENCE* [SUBSTITUTE TEACHER]: Ok, then let's do that ❋ ILL BE THERE (2019)

Example... [Year 7] : What? Miss isn't in?? SCORE!! We have a [Substitute teacher]!!! [Year 11] : What? Miss isn't in? Great, I'm gonna fail my exams now we have a Substitute teacher! ❋ HappyGirl1993 (2010)

Cross Reference for Substitute

What does substitute mean?

Best Free Book Reviews
Best IOS App Reviews
App Name Developer
Facebook App Reviews Meta Platforms, Inc.
Microsoft Copilot App Reviews Microsoft Corporation
Google Chrome App Reviews Google LLC
Instagram App Reviews Instagram, Inc.
DoorDash - Food Delivery App Reviews DoorDash, Inc.