Substitute

usgb/ˈsʌbstɪtuːt/
noun

A person or thing acting in place of another.

He is a substitute for my classmate who is sick.
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Temporary Replacement

Refers to someone who takes a place for a short time, not permanently.

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Sara was a substitute teacher for just one week.
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Not Identical

The substitute might be similar but not exactly the same as what it replaces.

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Almond milk can be a good substitute for cow's milk in recipes.
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Plan B

A substitute often acts as a backup option when the original is unavailable.

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An in-class assignment was the substitute for the canceled field trip.
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