replace
gb/ɹˌiplˈeɪs/ us/ɹˌiplˈeɪs/
A2
Inglés
~ 1000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
A2
action
1
To take the place of
To be used instead of someone or something else.
Patrón de uso:
to replace [something/someone] with [something/someone]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
substitute (Often used for temporary or alternative replacements, not always permanent.)
Antónimos
retain (Means to keep something instead of changing it.)
Colocaciones
replace a battery
|replace a part
|replace a worker
|replace an old system
Temas
daily life
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Verbo
A2
action
2
To put back in place
To put something back where it was before.
Patrón de uso:
to replace [something] [somewhere]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with 'put' or 'bring back'; 'replace' here emphasizes restoring to an original position.
Sinónimos
return (More general; does not always imply restoring exact position.)
Antónimos
remove (Means to take away from a place rather than put back.)
Colocaciones
replace books on the shelf
|replace items after use
Temas
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Please replace your pen in the box.
- Replace the cup on the table.
- I replaced the ball in the bag.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
replace
AFI
GB/ɹˌiplˈeɪs/
US/ɹˌiplˈeɪs/
Sílabas y acento
re - place (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (place)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: replace
- 3rd Person Singular: replaces
- Present Participle: replacing
- Past: replaced
Familia de palabras
Forms
replaces
verb
replacing
verb
replaced
verb
Core family
replacement
noun A2
Related words
replaceable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
irreplaceable
adjective
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- We replaced the old carpet with wooden flooring.
- Replace sugar with honey for a healthier option.