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substitutes

 

[ ˈsʌbstɪˌt(j)uːt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in cooking

Ingredients that can be used to replace another ingredient in a recipe.

Synonyms

alternative, alternative ingredient, replacement

Examples of usage

  • Coconut milk can be used as a substitute for cream in vegan recipes.
  • Banana can be a substitute for egg in baking recipes.
  • Almond flour is a good substitute for wheat flour for gluten-free baking.
Context #2 | Noun

in sports

A player who is brought into a game to replace another player.

Synonyms

backup player, replacement player, stand-in

Examples of usage

  • The coach decided to bring in a substitute to freshen up the team.
  • He is often used as a substitute player during important matches.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To use something or someone in place of another.

Synonyms

exchange, replace, swap

Examples of usage

  • She substituted butter with olive oil in the recipe.
  • He had to substitute his original plan with a new one due to unforeseen circumstances.

Translations

Translations of the word "substitutes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 substitutos

🇮🇳 प्रतिस्थापन

🇩🇪 Ersatz

🇮🇩 pengganti

🇺🇦 замінники

🇵🇱 zamienniki

🇯🇵 代用品

🇫🇷 substituts

🇪🇸 sustitutos

🇹🇷 yedekler

🇰🇷 대체물

🇸🇦 بدائل

🇨🇿 náhrady

🇸🇰 náhrady

🇨🇳 替代品

🇸🇮 nadomestki

🇮🇸 staðgenglar

🇰🇿 алмастырулар

🇬🇪 შეცვლები

🇦🇿 əvəzedicilər

🇲🇽 sustitutos

Etymology

The word 'substitute' originated from the Latin word 'substitutus', which means 'put in place of'. The concept of substitution has been prevalent in various fields such as cooking, sports, and everyday life. The idea of finding alternatives or replacements has been essential for adaptation and problem-solving throughout history.

See also: substitutability, substitutable, substitutably, substitutively.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,533 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.