Pronunciation: /sʌbstɪˈtjuːʃən/
noun the action of replacing someone or something with another person or thing
A1 I made a substitution in the recipe by using almond milk instead of cow's milk.
A2 The coach made a substitution in the game to improve the team's performance.
B1 The substitution of fossil fuels with renewable energy sources is crucial for combating climate change.
B2 Chemists often use substitution reactions to replace one atom or group of atoms with another.
C1 In linguistics, substitution refers to the replacement of one element with another in a sentence.
C2 The artist's use of color substitution in the painting created a unique and striking visual effect.
formal The teacher explained the concept of chemical substitution in organic reactions.
informal I asked for a substitution in my order at the restaurant because I didn't like the side dish.
slang I need a substitution for my shift at work tomorrow, can anyone cover for me?
figurative In times of crisis, faith can act as a substitution for fear.
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