substituting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of replacing one thing with another.

  - "He substituted milk for water in the recipe."
  - "The coach substituted the injured player with a backup."

• Noun

  The person or thing that takes the place of another.

  - "The substitute teacher kept order in the classroom."
  - "The backup quarterback was a competent substituting."

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Synonyms

exchange , swap

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with substituting
utility , indulgence , sublime , prime

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Variants

List of all variants of substituting that leads to same result
substitute , substituted , substitutes , substituting

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Etymology

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From the Latin substituere, meaning 'to put under, place under'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'substitute' was in the 15th century?

2. The term 'substitute' was originally used in the context of military service.

3. Substituting is an essential concept in various fields, including chemistry, biology, and mathematics.

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Related Concepts

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1. Substitution reaction: A type of chemical reaction in which one molecule is replaced by another, resulting in a new product.

2. Substitute teaching: The practice of a qualified teacher taking the place of another teacher who is absent from the classroom.

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Culture

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Substituting has been used extensively in various fields such as sports, education, and business. In sports, coaches make substitutions to maintain the energy levels of their players or to bring in specialists for specific situations. In education, teachers may substitute for absent colleagues or use substitute materials in the classroom. In business, companies may substitute cheaper raw materials to reduce production costs.

How to Memorize "substituting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a game of chess where pieces are constantly being substituted.
   - Visualize a puzzle where pieces are being swapped out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'substituting' with the image of a backup quarterback entering the game.
   - Associate the word with the image of a teacher taking attendance in a classroom.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Substitute Sausages: S for Substitute, S for Sausages.'
   - Use the mnemonic 'Substitute Students: S for Substitute, S for Students.'

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