substitute

noun verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: sub-sti-tute (3)

English Definition

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example Sentence

Margarine can be a good substitute for butter.

US IPA /ˈsʌbstɪtuːt/
UK IPA /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/