replaced (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpleɪst/

Definition

To take the place of something or someone, or to be used instead of something or someone.

Examples

• The new software has replaced the old system.

• She was replaced as team captain after a poor performance.

• The doctor replaced the bandage with a fresh one.

How to Use replaced

replace something with something else (prepositional phrase)

To substitute one thing for another. — "We replaced the old carpet with new tiles."

be replaced by someone/something (prepositional phrase)

To have someone or something take the place of. — "The old CEO was replaced by a younger executive."

Synonyms of replaced

Words with a similar meaning to replaced:

• swap
• substitute
• supplant

Antonyms of replaced

Words with the opposite meaning to replaced:

• keep
• retain

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