Words / B1

ri-PLAYS/rɪˈpleɪs/

Replace means put a new thing in the place of an old one. Replace the window; replace someone while they are away; replace A with B. Substitute is close, often in sport and food; exchange is give and receive. Replacement is the noun. Irreplaceable means too valuable to replace. A common pattern is replace something with something else.

Meaning

To put a new thing in the place of an old one.

Examples

• “They replaced the broken window.”
• “We need to replace the batteries.”
• “Ms Khan will replace Mr Ali next term.”

Good to know

replace A with B. Noun: replacement. Sport/food: substitute. Too valuable: irreplaceable.

Near in meaning

substitute

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