replacement
gb/ɹɪplˈeɪsmənt/ us/ɹɪplˈeɪsmənt/
A2
Inglés
~ 2800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
entity
1
someone or something that takes over a role
A person or thing that does the job or role of someone or something else.
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is a replacement for [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'replacement' (noun) with 'replace' (verb). For example: 'I will replacement him' should be 'I will replace him'.
Sinónimos
substitute (Often used in sports or education; can imply temporary nature.)
Antónimos
original (Refers to the first or initial holder of the role, opposite of someone taking over.)
Colocaciones
find a replacement
|temporary replacement
|replacement player
|replacement teacher
|seek a replacement
Temas
daily life
|work
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- We need to find a replacement for Sarah while she is on leave.
- The team signed a replacement for their injured striker.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We need a replacement for our boss.
- She is the new replacement in the office.
- This is a replacement for my broken phone.
- The coach found a replacement for the game.
- He is the replacement for Mr. Lee.
Sustantivo
B1
action
2
act of changing something for another
When you change something old or broken for something new.
Patrón de uso:
the replacement of [something] with/by [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes omit 'of' when using this noun form, e.g., 'the replacement my phone' instead of 'the replacement of my phone'.
Sinónimos
substitution (More formal; often used in academic or technical contexts.)
Antónimos
retention (Keeping the original item instead of replacing it.)
Colocaciones
replacement of parts
|replacement surgery
|replacement process
|demand replacement
|offer replacement
Temas
daily life
|technology
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The replacement of the bridge will take two years.
- Replacement of old equipment is necessary for safety.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The replacement of my phone screen was fast.
- They did a replacement of the old chairs.
- I need a replacement of my shoes.
- Replacement of the door will happen tomorrow.
- They plan the replacement of the carpet.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
replacement
AFI
GB/ɹɪplˈeɪsmənt/
US/ɹɪplˈeɪsmənt/
Sílabas y acento
re - place - ment (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (place)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: replacement
- Plural: replacement, replacements
Familia de palabras
Forms
replacements
noun
Core family
replace
verb A2
Related words
replaceable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
irreplaceable
adjective
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.