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单词 replacement
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replacement

noun

re·​place·​ment ri-ˈplās-mənt How to pronounce replacement (audio)
1
: the action or process of replacing : the state of being replaced
2
: one that replaces another especially in a job or function

Synonyms

  • backup
  • cover
  • designated hitter
  • fill-in
  • locum tenens
  • pinch hitter
  • relief
  • reserve
  • stand-in
  • sub
  • substitute
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Example Sentences

We need a replacement for our old vacuum cleaner. Where can we get replacement parts for the tractor?
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Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

replacement

noun

re·​place·​ment ri-ˈplās-mənt How to pronounce replacement (audio)
1
: the act of putting back, taking the place of, or substituting : the state of being put back or substituted
2
: substitute entry 1

Legal Definition

replacement

noun

re·​place·​ment
1
a
: the act of replacing : the state of being replaced
b
: an insurer's option under a policy to replace or repair damaged property rather than pay the insured for the loss
2
: something that replaces
specifically : a new fixed asset or portion of an asset that takes the place of one discarded (as because of deterioration)

replacement

noun

as in substitute
a person or thing that takes the place of another seeing that the starting quarterback was unable to play, the coach immediately called in his replacement

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • substitute
  • backup
  • surrogate
  • assistant
  • sub
  • relief
  • stand-in
  • cover
  • reserve
  • fill-in
  • alternate
  • pinch hitter
  • proxy
  • designated hitter
  • locum tenens
  • deputy
  • stopgap
  • second
  • delegate
  • successor
  • understudy
  • makeshift
  • apology
  • representative
  • rep
  • agent
  • attorney
  • factor
  • commissary
  • assignee
  • envoy
  • reliever
  • superseder
  • procurator
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