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in place of (something) in place of (something)As an alternative to something; instead of something. Can we put another bouquet here in place of the roses?See also: of, placein place of someone or somethinginstead of someone or something; as a substitute for someone or something. I changed my mind. I want a red one in place of the blue one. John came to help in place of Max, who was sick.See also: of, place in place of Instead of.See also: of, place |