Replaces Meaning in English
word · lemma: replace
ɹɪˈpɫeɪsɪz
ri-PLAY-siz
ɹɪplˈeɪsɪz
ri-PLAY-siz
Definition
To take the place of something or someone; to put something new instead of something old or broken.
Usage & Nuances
Used for both people and objects. Common collocations: 'replaces broken parts', 'replaces the manager', 'replaces with (something)'. Often used in passive: 'He was replaced'. Don't mix up 'replaces' (actively taking the place) with 'repairs' (fixing).
Spanish: reemplazaPortuguese (BR): substituiPortuguese (PT): substituiChinese (Simplified): 替代Chinese (Traditional): 替代Hindi: जगह लेता हैArabic: يستبدلBengali: প্রতিস্থাপন করে - পরিবর্তন করেRussian: заменяетJapanese: 取り替える - 交換するVietnamese: thay thếKorean: 교체하다Turkish: yerine geçer - değiştirirUrdu: تبدیل کرتا ہے - بدلتا ہےIndonesian: mengganti
Example Sentences
She replaces the batteries in the remote control.
basic
The new teacher replaces Mr. Lopez.
basic
This app replaces my old calendar.
basic
If this bulb burns out, who replaces it?
natural
Sarah always replaces her shoes when they start to look old.
natural
He quickly replaces broken parts to keep the machine working.
natural