replace

verb
UK: /rɪˈpleɪs/
US: /rɪˈpleɪs/

  1. To put something new in the place of something old.

    1. I need to replace my old shoes with new ones because these are worn. [ ] [ ]
    2. You should replace the batteries in the smoke detector regularly for safety reasons. [ ] [ ]

  2. To take the place of someone or something.

    1. The new manager will replace the old one next week, it's a done deal. [ ] [ ]
    2. Artificial sweeteners replace sugar in many diet products that are sold today. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

supplant supersede exchange substitute
replace noun

  1. Something that takes the place of something else.

    1. This new software is a replace for the old one, it's more up-to-date. [ ] [ ]
    2. Finding a good replace for him after retirement will be a difficult task for the company. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "replace" in English means: To put something new in the place of something old., To take the place of someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "replace" is /rɪˈpleɪs/ in British English and /rɪˈpleɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "replace": supplant, supersede, exchange, substitute.

Example usage of "replace": "I need to replace my old shoes with new ones because these are worn.". More examples on the page.