Substitute dream meaning is explained below using 3 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Dreams of a substitute reflect your level of flexibility as it relates to change and transformation. Perhaps you are grappling with feeling second best, an imposter, or that you are attempting to fill a void. Your dream may be giving you the message to be patient because in time sometimes the substitute or replacement, upon acceptance, turns out to be a blessing in disguise and maybe even better that the original.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Interpretation 2 — Margaret Hamilton
Substitutions are used to compare similarities, add understanding, i.E. Name, title, an animal, etc.
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton
Interpretation 3 — Ibn Seerin
(See Commutative contract)
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin