substituting

UK
/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/
substitutingnoun
Translations
The substituting of the old parts with new ones improved the machine's performance.
Замена старых деталей на новые улучшила работу машины.
Definitions
The action or process of replacing one person or thing with another.
Frequent substituting of artificial sweeteners for sugar can reduce overall calorie intake.
substitutinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that substitutes or is intended to substitute.
Definitions
Serving or intended to act as a substitute.
Acetone can act as a substituting solvent when ethanol is unavailable.
Synonyms
filling in
serving as
taking the place of
standing in for
standing in
acting as
substituteverb

substituting

Gerund

substituted
Past Simple
substituted
Past Participle
substituting
Gerund
UK
/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/
US
/ˈsʌbstɪtuːt/
Translations
You can substitute sugar with honey in this recipe.
Вы можете заменять сахар медом в этом рецепте.
He tried to substitute the original painting with a fake one.
Он пытался подменять оригинальную картину подделкой.
The coach decided to substitute the injured player with a new one.
Тренер решил подставлять нового игрока вместо травмированного.
Additional translations
Definitions
To use or add in place of something else.
You can substitute honey for sugar in this recipe.
To replace a player in a sports team with another player during a game.
The coach decided to substitute the injured player with a fresh one.
To act as a replacement for someone or something.
She will substitute for the teacher while he is on leave.
Synonyms
take the place of
stand in for
substitutenoun
Definitions
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
The coach called in a substitute to replace the injured player.
A product or service that can be used in place of another.
Soy milk is often used as a substitute for cow's milk.
Sports: a player who replaces another player on the field, court, or pitch during a game.
The substitute scored the winning goal just minutes after coming on.
substituteadjective
Definitions
Serving as a replacement or alternative for something else.
The substitute teacher took over the class while the regular teacher was on leave.