Cool MateMeaning of Substitution
an act of using one person or thing in the place of another
In simple words: A replacement of one thing with another.
Substitution in a sentence
- Two substitutions were made during the game.
- the substitution of low-fat spreads for butter
- the substitution of butter with low-fat spreads
How to use Substitution
Use 'substitution' in academic or formal contexts, like in sports or cooking. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific instances.
Grammar pattern
substitution + of + object
Memory hint
Think of 'subs' — a sandwich that substitutes ingredients to make it your own.
Related words
Collocations with Substitution
- make a substitution
- allow substitution
- substitution of ingredients
- substitution in sports
- substitution effect
Synonyms for Substitution
- replacement
- exchange
- swap
- alternation
- proxy
Opposites of Substitution
- continuation
- existence
Common mistakes with Substitution
- Confusing 'substitution' with 'substituent' (a different concept in chemistry).
- Using 'substitute' instead of 'substitution' when referring to the act of replacing.
- Incorrectly forming plurals, such as 'substitutions' when speaking about a single instance.
Substitution appears in
Substitution in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تبديل
استبدال شيء بشيء آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বদলি
একটার বদলে অন্যটা ব্যবহার করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Substitution
Ein Ersatz von einer Sache durch eine andere.
- SpanishEspañol
Sustitución
Un reemplazo de una cosa por otra.
- Persianفارسی
جایگزینی
جایگزینی یک چیز با چیز دیگر.
- FrenchFrançais
Substitution
Un remplacement d'une chose par une autre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रतिस्थापन
एक चीज़ को दूसरी चीज़ से बदलना।
- ItalianItaliano
Sostituzione
Una sostituzione di una cosa con un'altra.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Substituição
Uma troca de uma coisa por outra.
- RussianРусский
Замена
Замена одного предмета другим.
- Urduاردو
متبادل، جانشینی
ایک چیز کی جگہ دوسری چیز کا استعمال۔
- Chinese中文
替换
用一样东西换掉另一样东西。
More words like Substitution
- Replacement
- Exchange
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Substitution
What does Substitution mean?
A replacement of one thing with another.
What is the definition of Substitution?
an act of using one person or thing in the place of another
How do you use Substitution in a sentence?
Two substitutions were made during the game.
Can you give another example of Substitution?
the substitution of low-fat spreads for butter
What are synonyms for Substitution?
Common alternatives include replacement, exchange, swap, alternation, proxy.
What is the opposite of Substitution?
Opposite meanings include continuation, existence.
What words go with Substitution?
It commonly pairs with make a substitution, allow substitution, substitution of ingredients, substitution in sports, substitution effect.
What are common mistakes when using Substitution?
Confusing 'substitution' with 'substituent' (a different concept in chemistry). Using 'substitute' instead of 'substitution' when referring to the act of replacing. Incorrectly forming plurals, such as 'substitutions' when speaking about a single instance.
How do you pronounce Substitution?
US: /["/ˌsʌbstɪˈtuːʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Substitution?
Use 'substitution' in academic or formal contexts, like in sports or cooking. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific instances.
What CEFR level is Substitution?
"Substitution" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.