substitution vs exchange

exchange vs substitution

substitution and exchange both are nouns.

substitution is not a verb while exchange is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
substitution	Yes	No	No	No
exchange	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, substitution and exchange are synonyms defined as:

substitution and exchange: the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:

Other synonyms of substitution include commutation.

substitution (noun)	exchange (noun)
the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:	reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)
an event in which one thing is substituted for another	the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:
	the act of changing one thing for another thing
	the act of giving something in return for something received
	(chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value
	(chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop
	(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
	a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members
	a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication
	a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)
	chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

substitution (verb)	exchange (verb)
	exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
	change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
	exchange a penalty for a less severe one
	give to, and receive from, one another
	put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
	hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent

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