substitute
Aussprache: [ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt]
Kontext: „replacement“
(verb) to take the place of something or someone. It's like if you're playing a game and someone can't play, you find someone else to fill their spot.
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She had to substitute her regular snacks with healthier options while on a diet.
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You can't just substitute your homework for a blank paper.
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Can you substitute another ingredient if we run out of eggs?
Kontext: „replacement“
(noun) a person or thing that takes the place of another. Imagine if your teacher is sick, the substitute is the person who comes in to teach the class instead.
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Today we have a lovely substitute taking our science class.
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The substitute teacher didn’t understand the lesson and it wasn't helpful at all.
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Who is the substitute for our math teacher today?
Kontext: „education“
(noun) a choice or alternative that can be used instead of something else, especially in learning. If you need a different book for reading, you can find a substitute book that tells a similar story.
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We found a good substitute for the textbook that explains the topic really well.
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That book is not a good substitute; it didn’t cover the main ideas.
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What other substitute options do we have for our reference materials?