Kilo Lingo

/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

.

Here "replace" means put a new one where the old one was.

Mr .

Here "replace" means take over someone else's job or place.

.

In careful English "replace" can also mean put something back.

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This word is part of lesson 37.