substitute
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5You 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.
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.
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.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Quiz rápido
The chef had to ___ margarine for butter because they ran out of dairy products.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: substitute
Exemplos
You can substitute honey for sugar if you want a healthier sweetener.
everydayYou are able to use honey instead of sugar for a more nutritious option.
The court may substitute a fine for a prison sentence in certain minor cases.
formalThe legal system might choose to impose a financial penalty instead of incarceration for small crimes.
Our best striker is injured, so we need to substitute him before the second half.
informalOur top player is hurt, so we have to put someone else in his place before the game continues.
In this algebraic expression, substitute the value of three for every occurrence of x.
academicIn this math problem, place the number three wherever the letter x appears.
Management decided to substitute the current software with a more cost-effective solution.
businessThe leaders chose to replace the existing program with one that costs less money.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
'Replace' often implies the original is gone or broken; 'substitute' focuses on the choice of using an alternative.
Notas de uso
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].
Erros comuns
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'.
Dica de memorização
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.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'substitutus', the past participle of 'substituere', meaning 'to put in place of'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In American and British schools, a 'substitute teacher' (or 'supply teacher') is a very common cultural figure known for filling in for absent educators.
Quiz rápido
The chef had to ___ margarine for butter because they ran out of dairy products.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: substitute
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a
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