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substitute
adjective as in alternative
Strong matches
noun as in someone or something that takes the place of another
Strongest matches
Strong matches
Weak matches
verb as in interchange, exchange
Example Sentences
He missed three games but returned as a substitute in the dramatic 2-1 win over Newcastle on Sunday, where his passing and attacking drive was a factor in his side's comeback.
Alexander Isak, a substitute in Turkey, is still way short of full match fitness following his drawn-out and acrimonious British record £125m move from Newcastle United.
The 34-year-old midfielder was omitted from the squad for matches against Kazakhstan and Canada earlier this month, having made only one substitute appearance in six months as he recovered from injury.
He started their recent World Cup qualifier defeat by Bolivia - but was a substitute against Chile.
Cooper, who was appointed to the role earlier this month, also said the UK's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood should be a "spur, not a substitute for action".
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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