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surrogate

noun

/ˈsɜːrəɡət/

Meaning

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role.

The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.

She acted as a surrogate mother for the child.

substitute, proxy, replacement, stand-in

Entry 1

substitute, proxy

Entry 2

substitute, proxy, replacement, stand-in

original, primary, authentic, real

Entry 1

original, primary

Entry 2

original, authentic, real

surrogate mother, surrogate role, surrogate decision

the brother of one's father or mother

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state.

a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods

a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading

The state of being scarce or in short supply when demand exceeds supply.