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substituir — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • substitute verb To use one thing or person in place of another.
  • supersede verb To take the place of something older or less effective, so that the earlier version is no longer used or valid.

Senses

substituir is used for these senses in English:

  • step in (intransitive) To act as a replacement or substitute.
  • substitute (transitive, sports) To remove (a player) from the field of play and bring on another in his place.
  • supersede (transitive) To take the place of.

substitute — full definition

  1. verb To use one thing or person in place of another.
  2. noun A person or thing used in place of another.

supersede — full definition

  1. verb To take the place of something older or less effective, so that the earlier version is no longer used or valid.
  2. verb To take over a position or role from someone, especially by being appointed in their place.

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