Substituted: meaning, definitions and examples
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substituted
[ ˈsʌbstɪˌtjuːtɪd ]
replace something
To substitute means to take the place of something or someone else. This can refer to exchanging one item for another, often because one is deemed more suitable or available than the other. Substituting can occur in various contexts, such as cooking, sports, or even in general conversation when one word or phrase is used in place of another. The idea of substitution emphasizes the act of replacing, often to maintain the intended function or purpose of the original item.
Synonyms
alternate, exchange, replace, swap.
Examples of usage
- I substituted sugar with honey in my tea.
- The coach substituted a player in the final minutes of the game.
- For the recipe, you can substitute butter with margarine.
Translations
Translations of the word "substituted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 substituído
🇮🇳 प्रतिस्थापित
🇩🇪 ersetzt
🇮🇩 diganti
🇺🇦 замінений
🇵🇱 zastąpiony
🇯🇵 置き換えられた
🇫🇷 substitué
🇪🇸 sustituido
🇹🇷 değiştirilen
🇰🇷 대체된
🇸🇦 بديل
🇨🇿 nahrazený
🇸🇰 nahradený
🇨🇳 替代的
🇸🇮 nadomeščen
🇮🇸 stundum
🇰🇿 орнына қойылған
🇬🇪 შეუცვლელი
🇦🇿 əvəz edilmiş
🇲🇽 sustituido
Etymology
The word 'substitute' comes from the Latin root 'substituere', stemming from 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'from below' and 'statuere' meaning 'to place or set up'. Originally used in English in the mid-14th century, it referred to the act of placing one thing in the position of another. Over time, the term evolved, incorporating various applications in fields such as mathematics, science, cooking, and sports. Its versatility reflects a broad range of scenarios where replacement or exchange is necessary. The concept has been fundamental in ensuring continuity, especially in situations where the original is unavailable or inadequate.