substitute

verb
[L14486]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : substitute
  • simple present, singular, third person : substitutes
  • simple past : substituted
  • present participle : substituting
  • past participle : substituted

Senses

  • replace

substitute

noun
[L14487]

Forms

  • singular : substitute
  • plural : substitutes

Senses

  • player replacing another in a sports match
  • someone designated to succeed a (usually elected) person in office when the latter stops holding the office (through death, resignation or other reason)
  • person temporarily standing in for another
  • replacement player in association football (soccer)

substitute

adjective
[L340908]

Forms

  • positive : substitute

Senses