Substitute and Second-string

Substitute adjective - Being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials.

Second-string and substitute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Second-string" instead an adjective "Substitute". informal substitute

Nearby Words: substitution, substituted, substituting

Second-string adjective - Being a replacement or substitute for a regular member of a team.

Substitute and second-string are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Substitute" instead an adjective phrase "Second-string".