replace
gb/ɹˌiplˈeɪs/ us/ɹˌiplˈeɪs/
A2
English
~ 1000
kicserél, helyettesít, levált, visszatesz
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to replace [something/someone] with [something/someone]
We need to replace the broken window before winter.
Tél előtt ki kell cserélnünk a törött ablakot.
She was replaced as team leader after the project failed.
A projekt kudarca után leváltották a csapatvezetői posztról.
The company replaced its old logo with a modern design.
I had to replace my phone because it stopped working.
Learner examples
I will replace my shoes next month.
Jövő hónapban lecserélem a cipőmet.
Please replace the empty bottle with a full one.
Kérem, cserélje ki az üres üveget egy telire.
They replaced the teacher with another one.
We replaced the old sofa with a new one.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'replace' and 'substitute'. 'Replace' focuses on removing the old and putting in the new; 'substitute' can mean adding an alternative without removing the original.
Meaning
To take the place of
Collocations
replace a battery
|replace a part
|replace a worker
|replace an old system
Synonyms
substitute (Often used for temporary or alternative replacements, not always permanent.)
Antonyms
retain (Means to keep something instead of changing it.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To be used instead of someone or something else.
To take the position, role, or function previously held by someone or something else.
VERB
A2
2
visszatesz
A2
Usage pattern:
to replace [something] [somewhere]
Please replace all tools in the cupboard after use.
Használat után kérjük, tegyen vissza minden szerszámot a szekrénybe.
He replaced the chair where it had been before.
Visszatette a széket oda, ahol korábban volt.
Always replace the cap on the bottle after drinking.
Learner examples
Please replace your pen in the box.
Kérlek, tedd vissza a tolladat a dobozba.
Replace the cup on the table.
Tedd vissza a csészét az asztalra.
I replaced the ball in the bag.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'put' or 'bring back'; 'replace' here emphasizes restoring to an original position.
Meaning
To put back in place
Collocations
replace books on the shelf
|replace items after use
Synonyms
return (More general; does not always imply restoring exact position.)
Antonyms
remove (Means to take away from a place rather than put back.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To put something back where it was before.
To return something to where it was before.
Grammar
Dictionary form
replace
IPA
GB/ɹˌiplˈeɪs/
US/ɹˌiplˈeɪs/
Syllables & stress
re - place (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (place)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: replace
- 3rd Person Singular: replaces
- Present Participle: replacing
- Past: replaced
Word family
Forms
replaces
verb
replacing
verb
replaced
verb
Core family
replacement
noun A2
Related words
replaceable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
irreplaceable
adjective
Expressions
replace A with B
1/ɹˌiplˈeɪs ə wˈɪθ bˈi/
fixed phrase
Remove A and put B in its place
To take away A and put B instead.
Examples
- They replaced paper tickets with electronic ones.
- Replace your password with a stronger one.
replace with
1/ɹˌiplˈeɪs wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Use one thing instead of another
To use something new instead of something old or different.
Examples
- We replaced the old carpet with wooden flooring.
- Replace sugar with honey for a healthier option.