Synonyms for
Substitutes
Definition
Substitutes are people or things that take the place of someone or something else.
Synonyms & similar words
reserve
stepin
interchange
relief
backup
sub
standin
deputize
replace
deputise
secondstringer
substitute
reliever
exchange
fillin
replacement
backupman
replacements
alternatives
stand-ins
surrogates
proxies
fill-ins
backups
deputies
surrogates
spares
reliefs
substituent
superseding
covering
switching
exchanging
trading
swapping
replacing
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Common collocations
- substitutes for
- substitutes teacher
- substitutes for meat
- substitutes for sugar
- substitutes in football
- substitutes for dairy
- natural substitutes
Word family
Usage note
The word 'substitutes' is often used in contexts like sports, cooking, or education. Ensure the context aligns with the intended meaning, whether it's a direct replacement or a temporary measure.
Example sentences
- The substitute teacher gave us a fun lesson today.
- I don't like mayonnaise, can you substitute it with mustard?
- The football team's substitute quarterback was able to win the game.
- The store ran out of bread, so I used tortillas as a substitute.
- The company hired a substitute while the regular employee was on vacation.
Quotes
Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very'; your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be. - Mark Twain
The substitutes that come to us in our dreams are not substitutes at all - they are the realities which we have substituted for the joy and the wonder of life. - Robert Brault
'Success' is just being able to 'substitute failure' with 'determination.' - Kiana Tom