Surrogate – A substitute; Replacing someone else or used instead of something else
(Pronounced suh-ruh-guht)
To remember the definition of the word surrogate, use the following mnemonic:
Sorrow gate (surrogate) was replaced by a happy gate.
Examples of surrogate in a sentence
The couple were unable to conceive, they decided to have a surrogate carry their child.
He could not attend the meeting, so he sent his surrogate.
When the juror fell ill, a surrogate was put in his place.
