replacement
gb/ɹɪplˈeɪsmənt/ us/ɹɪplˈeɪsmənt/
A2
English
~ 2800
helyettes, pótlás, csere, kicserélés
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is a replacement for [someone/something]
We need to find a replacement for Sarah while she is on leave.
Találnunk kell egy helyettest Sarah helyére, amíg szabadságon van.
The team signed a replacement for their injured striker.
A csapat leigazolt egy játékost a sérült csatár pótlására.
He was brought in as a replacement teacher for the semester.
They are looking for a replacement manager.
This battery is a good replacement for the old one.
Learner examples
We need a replacement for our boss.
Kell egy helyettes a főnökünk helyére.
She is the new replacement in the office.
Ő az új helyettes az irodában.
This is a replacement for my broken phone.
The coach found a replacement for the game.
He is the replacement for Mr. Lee.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'replacement' (noun) with 'replace' (verb). For example: 'I will replacement him' should be 'I will replace him'.
Meaning
someone or something that takes over a role
Collocations
find a replacement
|temporary replacement
|replacement player
|replacement teacher
|seek a replacement
Synonyms
substitute (Often used in sports or education; can imply temporary nature.)
Antonyms
original (Refers to the first or initial holder of the role, opposite of someone taking over.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person or thing that does the job or role of someone or something else.
A person or thing that takes the place of another in a position, role, or function.
NOUN
B1
2
csere
A2
kicserélés
B1
Usage pattern:
the replacement of [something] with/by [something]
The replacement of the bridge will take two years.
A híd cseréje két évig fog tartani.
Replacement of old equipment is necessary for safety.
A biztonság érdekében szükség van a régi berendezések cseréjére.
The shop offers free replacement of defective goods.
They scheduled the replacement of the air conditioning unit.
He argued against the replacement of traditional books with e-books.
Learner examples
The replacement of my phone screen was fast.
Gyorsan ment a telefonom kijelzőjének cseréje.
They did a replacement of the old chairs.
Kicserélték a régi székeket.
I need a replacement of my shoes.
Replacement of the door will happen tomorrow.
They plan the replacement of the carpet.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes omit 'of' when using this noun form, e.g., 'the replacement my phone' instead of 'the replacement of my phone'.
Meaning
act of changing something for another
Collocations
replacement of parts
|replacement surgery
|replacement process
|demand replacement
|offer replacement
Synonyms
substitution (More formal; often used in academic or technical contexts.)
Antonyms
retention (Keeping the original item instead of replacing it.)
Themes
daily life
|technology
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you change something old or broken for something new.
The act of substituting one thing for another, especially something newer or better.
Grammar
Dictionary form
replacement
IPA
GB/ɹɪplˈeɪsmənt/
US/ɹɪplˈeɪsmənt/
Syllables & stress
re - place - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (place)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: replacement
- Plural: replacement, replacements
Word family
Forms
replacements
noun
Core family
replace
verb A2
Related words
replaceable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
irreplaceable
adjective
Expressions
replacement for
1/ɹɪplˈeɪsmənt fɚ/
fixed phrase
person or thing that takes over from another
Someone or something that does the job or role instead of another person or thing.
Examples
- She is the replacement for our former manager.
- This model is a direct replacement for the older version.
serve as a replacement
1/sˈɚv ˈæz ə ɹɪplˈeɪsmənt/
fixed phrase
act in place of someone or something else
To do the job or role that another person or thing usually does.
Examples
- This chair can serve as a replacement until we buy a new one.
- She will serve as a replacement while he is away.
in place of
1/ˈɪn plˈeɪs əv/
fixed phrase
Instead of something else
Used when one thing replaces another thing.
Examples
- You can use honey in place of sugar.
- He is playing in place of the injured goalkeeper.
- He sent his assistant in place of himself.
- We used honey in place of sugar.