replace
verb OPAL W
/rɪˈpleɪs/
/rɪˈpleɪs/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they replace | /rɪˈpleɪs/ /rɪˈpleɪs/ |
| he / she / it replaces | /rɪˈpleɪsɪz/ /rɪˈpleɪsɪz/ |
| past simple replaced | /rɪˈpleɪst/ /rɪˈpleɪst/ |
| past participle replaced | /rɪˈpleɪst/ /rɪˈpleɪst/ |
| -ing form replacing | /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/ /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/ |
- replace somebody/something to be used instead of somebody/something else; to do something instead of somebody/something else synonym take over (from something)
- The new design will eventually replace all existing models.
- Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom.
- These measures in no way replace the need for regular safety checks.
- The weird feeling was gradually replaced by shock, and then anger.
- replace somebody/something as something She replaced her husband as the local doctor.
- Green will replace the injured Walker in the starting line-up.
- He was selected last week to replace her on the council.
Extra Examples- Machines can't replace people in this work.
- Many of the workers have been replaced by machines.
- These guidelines effectively replaced the official procedure.
- Williams has temporarily replaced Reed on the first team.
- She replaced Jane Stott as Managing Director.
- She has been nominated to replace Justice O'Connor on the Supreme Court.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- completely
- entirely
- fully
- …
- can
- can afford to
- be built to
- …
- as
- by
- with
- …
- to remove somebody/something and put another person or thing in their place
- replace somebody/something He will be difficult to replace when he leaves.
- proposed changes to the constitution to replace the current system of government
- He was replaced as party leader in 1967.
- replace somebody/something with/by somebody/something It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- completely
- entirely
- fully
- …
- can
- can afford to
- be built to
- …
- as
- by
- with
- …
- replace something to change something that is old, damaged, etc. for a similar thing that is newer or better
- We're thinking of replacing our phone system.
- to replace a window/roof
- to replace a battery/light bulb
- All the old carpets need replacing.
- an operation to replace both hips
- You'll be expected to replace any broken glasses.
- The club does not have the finances resources to replace the damaged equipment.
- We will replace a faulty part immediately.
Extra Examples- Putting in a new kitchen can cost very little if you are simply replacing an old one.
- We replaced the old television set with a newer one.
- It was built to replace the old Victorian jail.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- completely
- entirely
- fully
- …
- can
- can afford to
- be built to
- …
- as
- by
- with
- …
- replace something (+ adv./prep.) to put something back in the place where it was before
- I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer.
- to replace the handset (= after using the phone).
Extra Examples- He carefully replaced the vase on the shelf.
- She replaced the dress in the wardrobe.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- carefully
- gently
- in
- on