B2 verb तटस्थ

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.

उदाहरण

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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.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
substitution
Verb
substitute
विशेषण
substitutable
संबंधित
substitute
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याद रखने का तरीका

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.

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: substitute

उदाहरण

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.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
substitution
Verb
substitute
विशेषण
substitutable
संबंधित
substitute

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

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

सामान्य वाक्यांश

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

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

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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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

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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सामान्य गलतियाँ

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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याद रखने का तरीका

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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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

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

व्याकरण पैटर्न

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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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: substitute

संबंधित ग्रामर रूल्स

संबंधित शब्द

abmultant

C1

To diversify or branch out extensively from a single origin into multiple complex channels, forms, or applications. It describes the process of systemic expansion where a core entity multiplies its variety or reach.

microdoccide

C1

A specialized chemical substance or agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses. It is primarily utilized in industrial, medical, and laboratory settings to ensure sterilization and prevent contamination.

circumminty

C1

The specific micro-atmosphere or olfactory 'halo' of coolness and freshness that surrounds an aromatic source, particularly mint plants or mentholated substances. It describes the spatial reach of a refreshing scent within a localized environment.

micromortious

C1

To calculate or estimate the minute probability of death associated with a specific action, typically measured in units representing a one-in-a-million chance. This verb is used to statistically assess the inherent danger of activities by quantifying potential mortality risks.

underpeline

C1

To provide a strong foundational support or to reinforce the underlying structure of an argument, theory, or physical entity. It describes the act of strengthening the core elements that hold a complex system or idea together to ensure stability.

misdictious

C1

To communicate or record verbal information inaccurately, specifically by confusing similar-sounding words or misinterpreting dictated instructions. It is primarily used in technical or test-based contexts to describe a failure in precise verbal transmission.

proscriber

C1

To officially forbid or prohibit something by law, decree, or social authority. It can also refer to the act of denouncing or condemning a person or group as harmful or dangerous.

triprehendful

C1

A triprehendful refers to a specific quantity of complex information or a situation that requires three distinct perspectives or levels of analysis to be fully grasped. It describes an amount of data or conceptual difficulty that is multifaceted and cannot be simplified into a binary explanation.

adcedency

C1

Adcedency refers to the state of rising to or holding a position of dominant power, influence, or governing authority. It describes the condition of being in control or having a superior status over others in a specific hierarchy or field.

postdynery

C1

To engage in the practice of lingering at a table after a meal has concluded to enjoy conversation and social bonding. This verb describes the transition from the physical act of eating to the intellectual or social act of communal reflection.

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