SUBSTITUTES
(noun, adj.sat, verb)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Substitutes.
Substitutes - as a noun
A person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
replacement17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
equivalent22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reserve10second-stringerHypernyms (Closely Related)
athlete10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Example: "The star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backup16backup manfill-inrelief9reliever11stand-inHypernyms (Closely Related)
compeer13equal14match12peer6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Substitutes - as an adjective satellite
Capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
Example: "A utility infielder"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
utility10Serving or used in place of another
Example: "An alternative plan"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alternate9alternative14Substitutes - as a verb
Put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
Example: "The con artist replaced the original with a fake rembrandt"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exchange21interchange17replace11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be a substitute
Example: "The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sub5Act as a substitute
Example: "She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deputise11deputize20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
replace11supersede12supervene uponsupplant12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The teacher asked for volunteers to be substitutes for the absent students."
"The team had to bring in substitutes after two players got injured."
"Many people use artificial sweeteners as substitutes for sugar."
"The restaurant offers gluten-free substitutes for its main menu items."
"She prefers natural ingredients as substitutes in her recipes."
Word Game Points
Is SUBSTITUTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, substitutes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUBSTITUTES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is SUBSTITUTES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, substitutes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUBSTITUTES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is SUBSTITUTES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, substitutes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUBSTITUTES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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