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substitute

CEFR: B2

A person, substance, or machine used in place of another for a particular function.

Synonyms

surrogate
replacement

Common Collocations

substitute for
viable substitute
acceptable substitute

Example Sentence

Plant-based biodegradable polymers are developed as eco-friendly substitutes for single-use plastics.

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