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单词 replacing
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replace

verb

re·​place ri-ˈplās How to pronounce replace (audio)
replaced; replacing; replaces

transitive verb

1
: to restore to a former place or position
replace cards in a file
2
: to take the place of especially as a substitute or successor
3
: to put something new in the place of
replace a worn carpet
replaceable
ri-ˈplā-sə-bəl How to pronounce replace (audio)
adjective
replacer noun

Synonyms

  • cut out
  • displace
  • displant
  • relieve
  • substitute
  • supersede
  • supplant
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Example Sentences

Will computers ever completely replace books? Paper bags have been largely replaced by plastic bags. She was hired to replace the previous manager. I replaced the old rug with a new one. They recently replaced the old phone system. The team's manager was replaced last season. The patient needed a transfusion to replace lost blood. They've appointed a new minister to replace the one who just retired. I guess it's finally time to replace the stove. He carefully replaced the vase on the shelf. See More
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Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

replace

verb

re·​place ri-ˈplās How to pronounce replace (audio)
replaced; replacing
1
: to put back in a former or proper place
Please replace your book on the shelf.
2
: to take the place of
DVDs have replaced videotape.
3
: to put something new in the place of
I'll gladly replace the broken dish.

replacing

verb

present participle of replace
1
as in superseding
to take the place of the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • superseding
  • supplanting
  • substituting
  • displacing
  • relieving
  • usurping
  • displanting
  • preempting
  • cutting out
2
as in restoring
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place took the fragile vase down to look at it and then gently replaced it on the shelf

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • restoring
  • returning
  • reconveying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • taking
  • removing
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