Meaning of stand in in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    stand in

    Definitions

    1. be a substitute

    Examples

    • « The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague »
    • « The skim milk substitutes for cream--we are on a strict diet »

    Derived terms

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