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Substitute

🔄 Synonyms of "Substitute"

17 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
reliefnounThe removal of stress or discomfort.
ersatznouninauthentic or inadequate substitute or imitation
utilitynounThe state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
imitationnoun(attributive) A copy or simulation; something that is not the real thing.
replacementnounA person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.
replaceverb(transitive) To supply or substitute an equivalent with.
fill inverb(transitive, idiomatic) To inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information.
subnoun(US, informal) To substitute for.
backupnoun(computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is damaged or destroyed.
deputizeverb(transitive) to officially empower and authorize (someone) to act as a substitute in one's role or office
stand innounA substitute; a replacement.
stand-innounA substitute.
second-stringsecond most important
backup mannounsomeone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
step inverb(intransitive) To get involved; to act
fill-innounA temporary replacement for another, especially at a job.
reservenoun(transitive, ditransitive) To book in advance; to make a reservation for.

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WordDefinition
replacementnounA person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.
fill-innounA temporary replacement for another, especially at a job.
stand innounA substitute; a replacement.
step inverb(intransitive) To get involved; to act
fill inverb(transitive, idiomatic) To inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information.
replaceverb(transitive) To supply or substitute an equivalent with.
utilitynounThe state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
deputizeverb(transitive) to officially empower and authorize (someone) to act as a substitute in one's role or office
reservenoun(transitive, ditransitive) To book in advance; to make a reservation for.
secondarynounNext in order to the first or primary; of second place in origin, rank, etc.
backupnoun(computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is damaged or destroyed.
imitationnoun(attributive) A copy or simulation; something that is not the real thing.
ersatznouninauthentic or inadequate substitute or imitation
stand-innounA substitute.
reliefnounThe removal of stress or discomfort.
artificialMan-made; made by humans; of artifice.
unrealNot real or substantial; having no actual presence in reality; lacking the characteristics of reality.
subnoun(US, informal) To substitute for.
second-stringsecond most important
backup mannounsomeone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

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