Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Substitute

• (n.) One who, or that which, is substituted or put in the place of another; one who acts for another; that which stands in lieu of something else
• (n.) a person who enlists for military service in the place of a conscript or drafted man.
• (n.) To put in the place of another person or thing; to exchange.

Synonyms of Substitute

• Replacement
• Reserve
• Second-Stringer
• Stand-In
• Relief
• Reliever
• Backup
• Backup Man
• Fill-In
• Replace
• Interchange
• Exchange
• Sub
• Stand In
• Fill In
• Deputize
• Deputise
• Step In
• Utility
• Alternate
• Alternative
• Ersatz

Antonyms of Substitute

Homophones of Substitute