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Equivalent vs Substitute - What's the difference?

equivalent | substitute |


In transitive terms the difference between equivalent and substitute

is that equivalent is to make equivalent to; to equal while substitute is in the phrase "substitute X with/by Y", to use Y in place of X; to replace X with Y.

As an adjective equivalent

is similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.

Substitute vs Turn - What's the difference?

substitute | turn | Related terms |

Substitute is a related term of turn.


As verbs the difference between substitute and turn

is that substitute is to use in place of something else, with the same function while turn is (lb) non-linear physical movement .

As nouns the difference between substitute and turn

is that substitute is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose while turn is a change of direction or orientation.

Expedient vs Substitute - What's the difference?

expedient | substitute | Synonyms |

Expedient is a synonym of substitute.


As nouns the difference between expedient and substitute

is that expedient is expedient while substitute is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

As verbs the difference between expedient and substitute

is that expedient is while substitute is to use in place of something else, with the same function.

Deviate vs Substitute - What's the difference?

deviate | substitute | Related terms |

Deviate is a related term of substitute.


In lang=en terms the difference between deviate and substitute

is that deviate is to fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray while substitute is to serve as a replacement (for someone or something).

As nouns the difference between deviate and substitute

is that deviate is (sociology) a person with deviant behaviour; a deviant, degenerate or pervert while substitute is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

As verbs the difference between deviate and substitute

is that deviate is to go off course from; to change course; to change plans while substitute is to use in place of something else, with the same function.

Substitute vs Legate - What's the difference?

substitute | legate | Related terms |

Substitute is a related term of legate.


As nouns the difference between substitute and legate

is that substitute is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose while legate is morass, bog, puddle, pool.

As a verb substitute

is to use in place of something else, with the same function.

Sacrifice vs Substitute - What's the difference?

sacrifice | substitute |


In lang=en terms the difference between sacrifice and substitute

is that sacrifice is to trade (a value of higher worth) for one of lesser worth in order to gain something else valued more such as an ally or business relationship or to avoid an even greater loss; to sell without profit to gain something other than money while substitute is to serve as a replacement (for someone or something).

As verbs the difference between sacrifice and substitute

is that sacrifice is to offer (something) as a gift to a deity while substitute is to use in place of something else, with the same function.

As nouns the difference between sacrifice and substitute

is that sacrifice is the offering of anything to a god; consecratory rite while substitute is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

Substitute vs Agent - What's the difference?

substitute | agent |


As nouns the difference between substitute and agent

is that substitute is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose while agent is one who exerts power, or has the power to act; an actor.

As a verb substitute

is to use in place of something else, with the same function.

Contrivance vs Substitute - What's the difference?

contrivance | substitute | Related terms |

Contrivance is a related term of substitute.


As nouns the difference between contrivance and substitute

is that contrivance is a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task while substitute is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

As a verb substitute is

to use in place of something else, with the same function.

Substitute vs Renew - What's the difference?

substitute | renew |


As verbs the difference between substitute and renew

is that substitute is to use in place of something else, with the same function while renew is (lb) to make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition.

As a noun substitute

is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

Substance vs Substitute - What's the difference?

substance | substitute |


As nouns the difference between substance and substitute

is that substance is physical matter; material while substitute is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

As a verb substitute is

to use in place of something else, with the same function.

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