substitution vs replacing
replacing vs substitutionsubstitution and replacing both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| substitution | Yes | No | No | No |
| replacing | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
replacing is a hyponym of
substitution; that is, replacing is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
substitution:
- substitution: the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:
- replacing: the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
| substitution (noun) | replacing (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: | the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another |
| an event in which one thing is substituted for another |
Words related to "substitution"
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