substitute
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A person or thing used in place of another.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
replacement
alternative
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "There's no real _____ for practice when you're learning an instrument."
Answer: substitute
In your own words, what does "substitute" mean?
A person or thing used in place of another.
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