A word for a substitute

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I need a word for: an item that can be substituted for another due to that item not being readily available...OR

what is the word for something that is used as a substitute while in a bind?


The word you can use is: Substitute

Substitute (n) : a person or thing that takes the place or function of another

Link for the same: Meaning of substitute in Merriam Webster


Off the top of my head, I'd say "replacement"; however, I'm now intrigued by the word "bined" at the end of the query. I wonder if the asker meant "in a bind". https://www.wordreference.com/es/translation.asp?tranword=in%20a%20bind

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