acceptable substitute

Frequency: 7.010.1 per million words

a replacement that is considered satisfactory

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Examples (10)

  • This brand of vegan cheese is a surprisingly acceptable substitute for dairy.
  • While not ideal, the provided software is an acceptable substitute for the original program.
  • The coach found an acceptable substitute for the injured player just before the game.
  • For a quick meal, this pre-made sauce is an acceptable substitute for homemade.
  • Is there an acceptable substitute for this ingredient if I can't find it?
  • The committee agreed that the temporary solution was an acceptable substitute.
  • He offered an acceptable substitute for the damaged item, which the customer accepted.
  • The hotel assured us that the room offered was an acceptable substitute for our original booking.
  • In many recipes, applesauce can be an acceptable substitute for oil or butter.
  • The online version of the textbook serves as an acceptable substitute for students who cannot afford the physical copy.