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."

Synonyms of replacement

Words with a similar meaning to replacement:

• substitute
• stand-in
• successor
• interim

Antonyms of replacement

Words with the opposite meaning to replacement:

• original
• retention

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