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Substitute could be an adjective or a noun.
For example,
"The substitute teacher" uses subtitute to describe what kind of teacher.
"The substitute passed out the homework" uses substitute as a noun by itself
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∙ 13y ago
Tonya Jean
It depends on how you use the word. "Substitute" can be a noun, verb or adjective. As a noun: Our substitute wasn't nearl as nice as our regular teacher. As a verb: When cooking, you can substitute honey for sugar if you reduce the amount of other liquids. As an adjective: The substitute goalie helped our team make it to the playoffs.
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What are the examples of determiners and its function?
A word such as a number or article or possessive adjective that determines or limits the meaning of a noun phrase. For example their in their black cat. Other articles are 'the, a and an' or any words that might substitute for them - yours their, some and each
To evaluate a function for a specific value substitute the value in for what?
You substitute the variable for its value. Or you substitute the variables for each of the values.
What is the adjective for cautious?
Cautious IS an adjective. An adjective is an action!
Why is it an adjective?
The word "it" is not an adjective (it is a pronoun). A word is an adjective if it modifies (defines, characterizes) a noun or pronoun. The big tent - big is an adjective He is tall - tall is an adjective This key - this (while arguably called a determiner) is a demonstrative adjective
What is the adjective for several?
Severe is an adjective.
What part of speech modifies a noun or noun substitute?
An adjective
What is a one word substitute for can be interpreted in any way?
The adjective is ambiguous.
What is a one word substitute for obviously true?
The word is manifest (in the adjective sense).
What is a one word substitute for something that cannot be divided?
The adjective is indivisible.
What is a one word substitute for no longer used?
The adjective could be obsolete, outmoded, or superseded.
What is a one word substitute for a position in which you have a lot of perks but no work?
The adjective is probably "cushy."
What is a one word substitute for one who always wins?
The adjective would be invincible. (unbeatable)
What is a one word substitute for a man of principles?
The adjective could be moral, ethical, honorable, or righteous.
What is a one word substitute for free from error?
An adjective meaning free from error could be flawless or perfect.
What is a one word substitute for a person who speaks from the heart?
The adjective for such speech is "heartfelt." The person may be "earnest" or "sincere."
What is a one word substitute for someone who has always doubt in his mind?
The term might be skeptic. Another adjective for skeptical is suspicious.
What does ersatz mean?
As an adjective, ersatz means "made in imitation". As a noun, an ersatz is something which is made in imitation, as an effigy or substitute for the original.
