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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the substitute" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a person or thing that takes the place of another, often in contexts like education, sports, or any situation where a replacement is needed. Example: "The teacher was absent, so the substitute took over the class for the day."
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The substitute?
The substitute turned up.
"So," the substitute said suddenly.
The substitute has been editorial moralizing.
But what is the substitute for Hamas?
The substitute was a most fitting hero.
Again, the substitute foods were readily available.
He likened himself to "the substitute teacher".
The substitute for decent jobs was welfare.
The substitute code will be 862.
Of that amount, the substitute receives $60.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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