Substituted Meaning in English
word · lemma: substitute
Definition
Used when someone or something is replaced by another person or thing; often describes a person taking the place of another or an item replacing something else.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in passive forms (‘was substituted’), often in sports, recipes, or official contexts. Common collocations include 'substituted for' or 'substituted by'. Not to be confused with 'replace'—'substitute' often involves a direct swap.
Example Sentences
John was substituted in the second half of the football match.
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Sugar can be substituted with honey in this recipe.
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She was substituted by another actress in the play.
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He substituted almond milk for regular milk because he’s lactose intolerant.
natural
The teacher quickly substituted my broken pencil with a new one.
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When the chef ran out of eggs, he substituted mashed bananas in the cake batter.
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