How Do You Spell SUBSTITUTES?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌbstɪtjˌuːts] (IPA)

The word "substitutes" is spelled with three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The initial "sub" is pronounced as /sʌb/, followed by the vowel sound /ə/ and the consonant cluster /st/. The second syllable is pronounced with the short vowel sound /ɪ/ before the consonant cluster /tj/. The final syllable is pronounced with the vowel sound /u/ and the consonant cluster /ts/. The correct spelling of this word is important in order to avoid confusion and errors in written communication.

SUBSTITUTES Meaning and Definition

1. Substitutes refer to persons or things that replace or serve as alternatives to other persons or things. They are often used as a replacement for something that is missing, unavailable, or deemed inadequate in some way. In various contexts, substitutes can be found in fields such as sports, economics, and everyday life.

   In sports, substitutes are players who are brought in to replace or fill in for a teammate during a game or match. These players are typically used to maintain team dynamics or provide fresh energy or skills to enhance the team's performance. Similarly, in economics, substitutes are goods or services that can be used in place of each other because they serve a similar purpose or fulfill similar needs. For example, when the price of one good increases, consumers may opt to purchase a substitute product that offers similar benefits at a lower cost.

   In everyday life, substitutes can range from basic items like ingredients in a recipe to professionals in the workplace. For example, if a recipe calls for a specific ingredient that is unavailable, a cook may look for a substitute that can provide a similar taste or texture. Additionally, in the workplace, substitutes may be temporary employees or colleagues who step in to cover the responsibilities of someone who is absent or unavailable.

   Overall, substitutes are entities that serve as alternatives or replacements for something else, providing a comparable function or fulfilling a specific need.

Top Common Misspellings for SUBSTITUTES *

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• substitudes 10.4651162%
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• substituteis 1.1627906%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SUBSTITUTES

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Etymology of SUBSTITUTES

The word substitutes originated from the Latin word substitutus which is the past participle of the verb substituere. The Latin term is composed of two elements: sub, meaning under or below, and stituere, meaning put, place, or set. Therefore, the word substitutus in Latin refers to something or someone put in place of or replacing another. This Latin term eventually evolved into the Middle English word substituten, which then became the modern English word substitutes.

Similar spelling words for SUBSTITUTES

• substantiated,
• substitution,
• substructure,
• substitute,
• substituting,
• substrate,
• substantive,
• substantiate,
• substitutable.

Conjugate verb Substitutes

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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