Replacements Meaning in English
word · lemma: replacement
/ɹiˈpɫeɪsmənts/
ree-PLAYS-ments
/ɹɪplˈeɪsmənts/
ri-PLAYS-ments
Definition
People or things that take the place of others, especially when the originals can't be used or are unavailable.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural; 'replacements for' is common. Used for objects, people, or roles. Can be formal or informal. Not the same as 'substitute,' which often refers to a temporary change.
Spanish: reemplazos - sustitucionesPortuguese (BR): substituições - reposiçõesPortuguese (PT): substituições - reposiçõesChinese (Simplified): 替代品 - 替换物Chinese (Traditional): 替代品 - 替換物Hindi: स्थानापन्न - विकल्पArabic: بدائل - استبدالاتBengali: বিকল্প - পরিবর্তে আসা ব্যক্তি/বস্তুRussian: замены - заменяющиеJapanese: 代わり - 交換品 - 代替者Vietnamese: sự thay thế - vật thay thế - người thay thếKorean: 대체품 - 대체 인원Turkish: yerine geçenler - yedeklerUrdu: متبادل افراد یا چیزیںIndonesian: pengganti
Example Sentences
We need replacements for the broken chairs.
basic
All replacements must be approved by the manager.
basic
There are two replacements for Laura on the team.
basic
We couldn’t get the original parts, so we had to use replacements.
natural
After three employees quit, the company struggled to find good replacements.
natural
My mom always keeps a few replacements for lost buttons in her sewing kit.
natural