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substitute
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. filling a vacancy
  2. 2. supplementation
  3. 3. substitute
This word refers to a substitute or reserve — someone who fills in for another person, such as a backup player on a sports team or an alternate candidate. It can also describe a position that remains unfilled and is waiting to be taken.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The teacher explained, "If someone is absent, the alternate steps in."

Sentence 2

The office told us, "Registration for alternates is now closed."

Sentence 3

At lunch, I saw my name on the alternate list and felt a little down.

Sentence 4

Seriously? I'm being moved up from alternate? Let's go!

Sentence 5

I am pleased to report that we have secured two alternate candidates.