Synonyms for

Substitution

Verb / ˌsʌbstɪˈtu:ʃʌn / Another word for substitution — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Substitution means the act of replacing one thing with another. It can also refer to the person or thing that takes the place of another.

Synonyms & similar words

permutation replacement exchange switch commutation transposition replacement exchange switch surrogate alternation swap stand-in fill-in deputy proxy backup spare reserve second sub cover relief supersede supplant replace

Synonyms by register

Formal

replacement interchange supplantation

Informal

swap switch stand-in

Literary

vicariousness proxy

Antonyms

original addition additionality retention keeping preservation

Common collocations

  • direct substitution
  • chemical substitution
  • player substitution
  • substitute for
  • substitution effect
  • substitution principle
  • substitution reaction
  • substitution therapy

Word family

noun substitution
verb substitute
adjective substitutional
adverb substitutively

Usage note

Substitution often implies replacing something with something else of similar function or value. Be mindful of context, as 'substitution' can range from athletic changes to chemical reactions.

Example sentences

  1. The substitution of regular milk with almond milk made the smoothie healthier.
  2. My teacher made a substitution for the lesson plan due to the snow day.
  3. The restaurant offered a substitution of fries for a side salad.
  4. The substitute teacher filled in while the regular teacher was out sick.
  5. The soccer coach made a substitution during the game to give the players a break.

Quotes

  • Substitution is often a sign of weakness, a confession that one lacks the patience and persistence to stick with a difficult task to the end. - Richard Carlson
  • The substitution of so-called 'practical' preaching for the doctrinal exposition which has made up the teaching of the church for centuries is one of the marks of the apostasy. - J. Gresham Machen
  • The substitution of the internal combustion engine for the horse marked a very gloomy milestone in the progress of mankind. - Winston Churchill

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