SUBSTITUTE
/ˈsʌbstɪtjut/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SUBSTITUTE
A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
A player who is available to replace another if the need arises, and who may or may not actually do so.
One who enlists for military service in the place of a conscript.
To use in place of something else, with the same function.
"I had no shallots so I substituted onion."
(in the phrase "substitute X for Y") To use X in place of Y.
"I had to substitute new parts for the old ones."
(in the phrase "substitute X with/by Y") To use Y in place of X; to replace X with Y.
"I had to substitute old parts with the new ones."
A good that a consumer perceives as similar to another good, which decreases the demand for that other good
Examples of SUBSTITUTE in a Sentence
- "I had no shallots so I substituted onion."
- "I had to substitute new parts for the old ones."
- "I had to substitute old parts with the new ones."
Word Details
Is SUBSTITUTE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SUBSTITUTE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SUBSTITUTE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SUBSTITUTE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | b | s | t | i | t | u | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUBSTITUTE
100 words from the letters in SUBSTITUTE
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How to Use SUBSTITUTE in Word Games
SUBSTITUTE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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