Substitute and True

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Substitute

Substitute adjective - Being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials.
Usage example: substitute wools that supposedly have the look and feel of cashmere
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True is an antonym for substitute in alternative topic.
Nearby Words: substitution, substituted, substituting

True

True adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.
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Substitute is an antonym for true.
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  • If you substitute vodka for the gin, it's not a true martini any more, it's a vodka martini or vodkatini.
    Source: Serious Business / Real Life
  • Suspiciously Similar Substitute: Thor compares the Gamma monsters to Hulk.Thor: These creatures may share his origin, but they are pale reflections of the true Hulk.
    Source: Recap / The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes! S1 E12 "Gamma World, part 1"
  • She believes that a woman cannot be happy unless she is married to a man, so while she appreciates (and even reciprocates) your feelings, she sees herself as a poor substitute for a husband, and wants you to find true fulfillment.
    Source: Visual Novel / Hate Plus
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