excellent substitute

collocation in English

meaningsofexcellentandsubstitute

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excellent
adjective
uk
/ˈek.səl.ənt/us
/ˈek.səl.ənt/
extremely ...
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substitute
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tʃuːt/us
/ˈsʌb.stə.tuːt/
a thing or person that is used instead of another thing ...
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(Definition ofexcellentandsubstitutefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofexcellent substitute

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In the meantime supplies of solid graphite sticks which have proved anexcellentsubstitutefor carpenters' pencils are available.
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Builders' pencils are no longer being manufactured but solid graphite sticks are available and have proved to be anexcellentsubstitute.
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Aerobot was anexcellentsubstitutefor these kinds of vehicles since the controls are very similar.
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I can recommend this as anexcellentsubstitutefor a banana skin because it is lethal if stepped on unawares.
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My dear sir, it would be anexcellentsubstitutefor a sleeping draught.
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In the meantime supplies of solid graphite sticks which have proved anexcellentsubstitutefor carpenters' pencils are available.
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The plant is potentially anexcellentsubstitute, but there are considerable problems to be overcome before it can be considered a commercially viable alternative.
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Builders' pencils are no longer being manufactured but solid graphite sticks are available and have proved to be anexcellentsubstitute.
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Dogwood wood is anexcellentsubstitutefor persimmon wood in the heads of certain golf clubs (woods).
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It is anexcellentsubstitutefor alcohol.
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