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- pronunciation:
- rih
pleIs
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
replaces, replacing, replaced |
| definition 1: |
to put something in the place of another thing.
We need to replace our old refrigerator.- similar words:
- substitute
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| definition 2: |
to take the place of something or someone.
Automobiles replaced the horse in the last century.This new manager replaced the old manager a few months ago.- similar words:
- fill in for, relieve, substitute for, succeed
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| related words: |
fill in |
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| derivations: |
replaceable (adj.), replaceability (n.) |
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