# in lieu of

**Pronunciation:** ɪn ˈluː əv · in LOO uv

**Part of speech:** prepositional phrase

## Meaning

As a substitute or replacement for something else.

## Examples

- They used honey in lieu of sugar in the recipe.
- The committee accepted a written report in lieu of a formal presentation.
- He took the bus in lieu of driving his own car to save on gas.

## Synonyms

- instead of — The most common and neutral way to express substitution.
- in place of — A direct and clear alternative that is slightly less formal than 'in lieu of'.
- as a substitute for — Emphasizes the functional replacement of one thing by another.
- in lieu of — A formal, professional, or legalistic way to say 'instead of'.

## Collocations

- accept something in lieu of — The landlord accepted the security deposit in lieu of the first month's rent.
- use something in lieu of — We used a heavy book in lieu of a paperweight.

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