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substitute
Definition:
(nou) a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another (nou) an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced (nou) someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt
Examples:
She is a substitute teacher.
Superficiality is no substitute for substance.
Both manganese and magnesium substitute in the structure.
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