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substituting

UK
/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/

Translations

substitutingnoun
The substituting of the old parts with new ones improved the machine's performance.
Замена старых деталей на новые улучшила работу машины.
Additional translations
замещение
подстановка
Synonyms
swap
replacement
substitution
exchange
alternation
substitutinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that substitutes or is intended to substitute.
Synonyms
filling in
serving as
taking the place of
standing in for
replacing
supplanting
standing in
acting as
substituteverb

substituting

Gerund

substituted
Past Simple
substituted
Past Participle
substituting
Gerund
UK
/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/
US
/ˈsʌbstɪtuːt/
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
вставлять
супплять
Synonyms
take the place of
stand in for
replace
exchange
swap
supplant
displace

Definitions

substitutingnoun
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
Serving or intended to act as a substitute.
Acetone can act as a substituting solvent when ethanol is unavailable.
substituteverb
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.
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