as a substitute

ADVERB

instead

Synonyms

STRONG

rather

WEAK

alternately alternative in lieu in place of in preference on behalf of on second thought preferably rather than

CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

WEAK

as a choice as an alternative conversely either in other words in preference to in turn on the other hand or but or else or only preferentially

Antonyms

WEAK

neither nor without choice

Example Sentences

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Marine Corps, had been walking home from his job as a substitute teacher at the school.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Analysts also cautioned that oil from the African nations has limits as a substitute.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

"I've never had the opportunity to play at Wembley for club before, so for me it was a big chance," said Calvert-Lewin, who had scored within six minutes of coming on as a substitute.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The winger represented Japan at the 2022 World Cup, coming on as a substitute in all four of their matches and scoring the winning goal in the stunning victory over Spain.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He returned to Brno reconciled to his destiny as a substitute teacher.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

as a substitute

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