substitute
/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tʃuːt/(noun)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another; (verb) to use or add in place of something else.
Key Academic Collocations
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substitutesubstitutionsubstitutessubstitutedsubstituting
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
replacementsurrogateproxyalternativestand-in
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"There is no viable substitute for disciplined study and critical reading when preparing for rigorous academic examinations."
"The bar chart highlights consumer demand for plant-based dietary substitutes for traditional beef and dairy products."
"Manufacturers substituted toxic petroleum solvents with biodegradable citrus-derived cleaning detergents across all facilities."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Preposition rule: 'substitute X FOR Y' (use X instead of Y) or 'there is no substitute FOR hard work'.