Lexical substitution is like playing a word game where you have to replace a word with another word that means the same thing.
For example, if you want to say "I like dogs", you could substitute the word "like" with "enjoy" or "love" and it would still mean the same thing.
This type of game is important for understanding language because sometimes you use the same word over and over again and it can become boring or confusing to the listener.
By using different words that mean the same thing, you can make your sentences more interesting and easier to understand.