English Dictionary

substitute

/ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/

verb

(transitive) To use in place of something else, with the same function. / (transitive, in the phrase "substitute X for Y") To use X in place of Y.

I will substitute the butter with margarine in this recipe.

意味（1）

(transitive) To use in place of something else, with the same function.

I had no shallots so I substituted onion.

意味（2）

(transitive, in the phrase "substitute X for Y") To use X in place of Y.

I had to substitute new parts for the old ones.

意味（3）

(transitive, formerly proscribed, in the phrase "substitute X with/by Y") To use Y in place of X; to replace X with Y.

I had to substitute old parts with the new ones.

意味（4）

(transitive, sports) To remove (a player) from the field of play and bring on another in his place.

He was playing poorly and was substituted after twenty minutes

意味（5）

(intransitive) To serve as a replacement (for someone or something).

Accumulation of wealth by this route may substitute for personal saving.