Substitute Synonyms

28 substitute synonyms include replacement, deputy, relief, proxy, reserve, surrogate, cover, fill-in, stand-in, and standby. Substitute is a noun, and its antonyms are original and permanent. Here are some additional synonyms for "substitute" with example sentences.

Another word for Substitute

28 other ways to say substitute.

1. relief

  • understudy  
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  • surrogate  
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  • sub  
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  • stopgap  
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  • standby  
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  • stand-in  
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  • reserve  
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  • replacement
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  • relief
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  • proxy  
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  • pinch-hitter  
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  • locum tenens  
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  • locum  
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  • fill-in  
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  • deputy  
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  • cover
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  • ancillary  
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  • alternative
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2. exchange

  • use instead of  
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  • use in preference to  
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  • use in place of  
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  • use as a replacement  
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  • use as an alternative to  
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  • trade  
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  • switch  
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  • swap  
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  • replace with  
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  • exchange  
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Use substitute in a Sentence

He found a substitute for milk.

She works as a substitute teacher.

They’ll substitute another ingredient instead.

You can substitute honey for sugar.