replacement

noun
UK: /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/
US: /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

  1. Someone or something that takes the place of another.

    1. This phone is a replacement for the old one I had before. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is looking for a replacement for the retiring CEO, someone with experience. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of providing a substitute for someone or something.

    1. The replacement of old pipes is very important for the safety. [ ] [ ]
    2. A quick replacement of the broken parts ensured the machine was running smoothly again. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

alternative exchange substitute proxy stand-in deputy
replacement adjective

  1. Providing a substitute or alternative.

    1. This is a replacement part for your car engine, easy to install. [ ] [ ]
    2. The replacement policy ensures you get a new item if yours is defective. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "replacement" in English means: Someone or something that takes the place of another., The act of providing a substitute for someone or something..

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

Synonyms for "replacement": alternative, exchange, substitute, proxy, stand-in, deputy.

Example usage of "replacement": "This phone is a replacement for the old one I had before.". More examples on the page.