SUBSTITUTING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Substituting.
Substituting - as a noun
Working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subbing12Substituting - as a verb
To use in place of something else, with the same function.
Example: "I had no shallots so i substituted onion."
(in the phrase "substitute x for y") to use x in place of y.
Example: "I had to substitute new parts for the old ones."
(in the phrase "substitute x with/by y") to use y in place of x; to replace x with y.
Example: "I had to substitute old parts with the new ones."
To remove (a player) from the field of play and bring on another in his place.
Example: "He was playing poorly and was substituted after twenty minutes"
To serve as a replacement (for someone or something).
Example Sentences
"She suggested substituting olive oil for butter in the recipe."
"I ran out of milk, so I ended up substituting almond milk instead."
"Are you open to substituting the red fabric with a blue one?"
"He is known for substituting sugar with honey in all his desserts."
"The teacher recommended substituting the word 'good' with a more descriptive one."
Word Game Points
Is SUBSTITUTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, substituting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUBSTITUTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is SUBSTITUTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, substituting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUBSTITUTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is SUBSTITUTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, substituting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUBSTITUTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
