replace
gb/ɹˌiplˈeɪs/ us/ɹˌiplˈeɪs/
A2
English
~ 1000
Senses
0 senses
Verb
A2
action
1
To take the place of
To be used instead of someone or something else.
Usage pattern:
to replace [something/someone] with [something/someone]
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.
Synonyms
substitute (Often used for temporary or alternative replacements, not always permanent.)
Antonyms
retain (Means to keep something instead of changing it.)
Collocations
replace a battery
|replace a part
|replace a worker
|replace an old system
Themes
daily life
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- We need to replace the broken window before winter.
- She was replaced as team leader after the project failed.
- 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.
- Please replace the empty bottle with a full one.
- They replaced the teacher with another one.
- We replaced the old sofa with a new one.
Verb
A2
action
2
To put back in place
To put something back where it was before.
Usage pattern:
to replace [something] [somewhere]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'put' or 'bring back'; 'replace' here emphasizes restoring to an original position.
Synonyms
return (More general; does not always imply restoring exact position.)
Antonyms
remove (Means to take away from a place rather than put back.)
Collocations
replace books on the shelf
|replace items after use
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Please replace all tools in the cupboard after use.
- He replaced the chair where it had been before.
- Always replace the cap on the bottle after drinking.
Learner examples
- Please replace your pen in the box.
- Replace the cup on the table.
- I replaced the ball in the bag.
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.