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poor relation vs substitute

substitute vs poor relation

poor relation and substitute both are nouns.

poor relation is not an adjective while substitute is an adjective.

poor relation is not a verb while substitute is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poor relation Yes No No No
substitute Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, substitute is a hypernym of poor relation; that is, substitute is a word with a broader meaning than poor relation:
  • poor relation: a person or thing considered inferior to another or others.
  • substitute: a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
Other hypernyms of poor relation include replacement.
poor relation (noun) substitute (noun)
a person or thing considered inferior to another or others. a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
poor relation (adjective) substitute (adjective)
artificial and inferior
serving or used in place of another
capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
poor relation (verb) substitute (verb)
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
be a substitute
act as a substitute
Difference between poor relation and substitute

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