/rɪˈpleɪs/
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Translation
To put a new thing where an old one was, or to take the place of someone.
Word origin
From French replacer, from re- (again) and placer (to place).
- Origin
- French
- Root
- replacer
- English cognates
- place, placement
Grammar
Verb typeregular (replace, replaces, replaced)
Examples
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Here "replace" means put a new one where the old one was.
Mr .
Here "replace" means take over someone else's job or place.
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In careful English "replace" can also mean put something back.
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