as a substitute

Definitions

In the place of someone or something else.

Serving as a replacement or alternative.

Examples

You can use honey as a substitute for sugar in this baking recipe.

The chef used cauliflower as a substitute for rice to make the dish healthier.

Synonyms

in place of as a replacement in lieu of as an alternative by way of substitution

Antonyms

in addition to alongside as a supplement as an original as the primary choice