replacement (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/
Definition
The act of putting something or someone in the place of something or someone else, or the thing or person that is put in that place.
Examples
The manager announced his replacement by the end of the week.
We need to find a suitable replacement for the damaged part.
Her replacement was much more efficient than she was.
How to Use replacement
- replacement for (prepositional phrase)
- Something or someone that takes the place of another. — "This new software is a direct replacement for the old system."
- replacement of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of removing one thing and putting another in its place. — "The replacement of the worn-out tires was necessary for safety."
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