substitute vs change

substitute and change both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
substitute	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
change	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, change is a hypernym of substitute; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than substitute:

Other hypernyms of substitute include alter, modify.

As verbs, change is a hypernym of substitute; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than substitute:

Other hypernyms of substitute include exchange, interchange.

substitute (noun)	change (noun)
a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another	the action of changing something
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)	a different or fresh set of clothes
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced	a thing that is different
	a difference that is usually pleasant
	an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
	the result of alteration or modification
	coins of small denomination regarded collectively
	the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
	money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
	a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

substitute (adjective)	change (adjective)
artificial and inferior
serving or used in place of another
capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team

substitute (verb)	change (verb)
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items	undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
be a substitute	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
act as a substitute	become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
	change clothes; put on different clothes
	exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
	lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
	remove or replace the coverings of
	become deeper in tone
	change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
	give to, and receive from, one another