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    substitute

    US /ˈsʌbstɪˌtut, -ˌtjut/

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    UK /'sʌbstɪtju:t/

    B2TOEIC
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo perform the tasks instead of someone else
    She will substitute for the teacher while he is at the hospital
    n.NounA person or thing acting in place of another
    He is the substitute player for the sick kicker
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo replace one person or thing for another
    Can I substitute my steak for chicken in this order?

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    10:01An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
    • Gratitude should also not be seen as a solution to depression or a substitute for professional help.

      Gratitude should also not be seen as a solution to depression or a substitute for professional help.

    • depression, or a substitute for professional help.

      depression, or a substitute for professional help.

    B1

    Why Has Plant-Based Meat Flopped?

    05:02Why Has Plant-Based Meat Flopped?
    • Or you can substitute animal meat with plant-based meat.

      Or you can substitute animal meat with plant-based meat.

    B2

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • have the government substitute itself for the rights of free individuals. And what we're

      have the government substitute itself for the rights of free individuals. And what we're

    B1

    How to Learn English \ Where to start \ A Step-by-Step Guide

    10:22How to Learn English \ Where to start \ A Step-by-Step Guide
    • suggest two. Then you include, not substitute with but include in this process speaking.

      suggest two. Then you include, not substitute with but include in this process speaking.

    • Then you include—not substitute with—but include in this process speaking.

      Then you include—not substitute with—but include in this process speaking.

    A2

    How to order coffee in English ☕️

    09:29How to order coffee in English ☕️
    • I can take brown sugar, white sugar, or the substitute for sugar stevia.

      I can take brown sugar, white sugar, or the substitute for sugar stevia.

    B1

    Elderly Care: Vision and Hearing Loss

    03:51Elderly Care: Vision and Hearing Loss
    • This video is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

      This video is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

    B1

    Top 10 Products That Caused MASSIVE Backlash

    17:33Top 10 Products That Caused MASSIVE Backlash
    • Olestra. The main ingredient is Olestra. It passes through the body without releasing any fat or calories. There are concerns Olestra robs the body of nutrients and vitamins, but the new fat substitute was given the okay by the Food and Drug Administration. The new chips come in all types of flavors, everything from mesquite barbecue to nacho cheesier, and they look just like any other chip. Selling $400 million worth of product in its first year, that number halved by 2000.

      Olestra. The main ingredient is Olestra. It passes through the body without releasing any fat or calories. There are concerns Olestra robs the body of nutrients and vitamins, but the new fat substitute was given the okay by the Food and Drug Administration. The new chips come in all types of flavors, everything from mesquite barbecue to nacho cheesier, and they look just like any other chip. Selling $400 million worth of product in its first year, that number halved by 2000.

    B1

    Kids Try Meatless Foods | HiHo Kids

    06:30Kids Try Meatless Foods | HiHo Kids
    • I got a feeling this is a substitute for pork.

      I got a feeling this is a substitute for pork.

    • It looks the same, it tastes the same, so what's the point of making a substitute of meat when there's always going to be meat?

      It looks the same, it tastes the same, so what's the point of making a substitute of meat when there's always going to be meat?

    B1

    CCNY Commencement 2016 First Lady Michelle Obama, Speaker -Cutting Version

    02:31CCNY Commencement 2016  First Lady Michelle Obama, Speaker -Cutting Version
    • They act as if name-calling is an acceptable substitute for thoughtful debate, as if anger and intolerance should be our default state rather than the optimism and openness that have always been the engine of our progress.

      They act as if name-calling is an acceptable substitute for thoughtful debate, as if anger and intolerance should be our default state rather than the optimism and openness that have always been the engine of our progress.

    • substitute for thoughtful debate, as if anger  and intolerance should be our default state  

      substitute for thoughtful debate, as if anger  and intolerance should be our default state  

    A1

    VOCABULARY THAT NATIVE SPEAKERS USE IN ENGLISH

    07:16VOCABULARY THAT NATIVE SPEAKERS USE IN ENGLISH
    • As we've already mentioned, we can substitute with freezing.

      As we've already mentioned, we can substitute with freezing.

    • Something that I also use very often when I'm in Russia: "very cold." As we've already mentioned, we can substitute it with "freezing." Freezing outside.

      Something that I also use very often when I'm in Russia: "very cold." As we've already mentioned, we can substitute it with "freezing." Freezing outside.

    B1