B2 verb خنثی

substitute

/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tʃuːt/

To use something or someone instead of another person or thing. It involves providing an alternative that performs the same function or takes the same place as the original.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
1

You can substitute honey for sugar if you want a healthier sweetener.

You are able to use honey instead of sugar for a more nutritious option.

2

The court may substitute a fine for a prison sentence in certain minor cases.

The legal system might choose to impose a financial penalty instead of incarceration for small crimes.

3

Our best striker is injured, so we need to substitute him before the second half.

Our top player is hurt, so we have to put someone else in his place before the game continues.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
substitution
Verb
substitute
صفت
substitutable
مرتبط
substitute
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راهنمای حفظ

The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'in place of' (like a subway or submarine). Think of a 'sub' standing in place of the main person.

آزمون سریع

The chef had to ___ margarine for butter because they ran out of dairy products.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: substitute

مثال‌ها

1

You can substitute honey for sugar if you want a healthier sweetener.

everyday

You are able to use honey instead of sugar for a more nutritious option.

2

The court may substitute a fine for a prison sentence in certain minor cases.

formal

The legal system might choose to impose a financial penalty instead of incarceration for small crimes.

3

Our best striker is injured, so we need to substitute him before the second half.

informal

Our top player is hurt, so we have to put someone else in his place before the game continues.

4

In this algebraic expression, substitute the value of three for every occurrence of x.

academic

In this math problem, place the number three wherever the letter x appears.

5

Management decided to substitute the current software with a more cost-effective solution.

business

The leaders chose to replace the existing program with one that costs less money.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
substitution
Verb
substitute
صفت
substitutable
مرتبط
substitute

ترکیب‌های رایج

substitute A for B to use item A instead of item B
substitute with to replace something using a specific alternative
substitute teacher a person who teaches a class when the regular teacher is absent
no substitute for used to say that something is the best and nothing else is as good
serve as a substitute to act as a temporary replacement

عبارات رایج

accept no substitutes

a phrase meaning one should only take the original or best version

substitute for

to act or be used in place of someone or something else

in substitution of

the act of using one thing instead of another

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

substitute vs replace

'Replace' often implies the original is gone or broken; 'substitute' focuses on the choice of using an alternative.

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نکات کاربردی

When using 'substitute' as a verb, remember the pattern: substitute [new thing] for [old thing]. If you use 'replace', the pattern is replace [old thing] with [new thing].

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners often mix up the prepositions. Avoid saying 'substitute with sugar for honey' if you mean you are using sugar; instead, say 'substitute sugar for honey'.

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راهنمای حفظ

The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'in place of' (like a subway or submarine). Think of a 'sub' standing in place of the main person.

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Latin 'substitutus', the past participle of 'substituere', meaning 'to put in place of'.

الگوهای دستوری

Transitive verb: Requires an object. Regular verb: Past tense is 'substituted', present participle is 'substituting'. Common structure: Substitute + Object + For + Recipient.
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بافت فرهنگی

In American and British schools, a 'substitute teacher' (or 'supply teacher') is a very common cultural figure known for filling in for absent educators.

آزمون سریع

The chef had to ___ margarine for butter because they ran out of dairy products.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: substitute

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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