verb
- replacing one thing with another; putting or using something in place of something else
Usage: present participle of substitute
Examples
- The coach is substituting the injured player with a fresh teammate.
- She’s substituting honey for sugar in the recipe.
- The teacher is substituting difficult words with simpler ones.
- They’re substituting the old equipment with newer models.
- I’m substituting my usual coffee with herbal tea.
- The company is substituting plastic packaging with biodegradable materials.