Meaning & Definition of word "Replace"

Replace

rɪˈpleɪs

1. a person or thing that takes the place of another.
- Example: The team's replace will be ready to step in if any player is injured.

1. to take the place of something or someone.
- Example: You should replace the old batteries with new ones.
2. to provide a substitute for something.
- Example: We need to replace the broken window as soon as possible.
3. to put something back in its former place.
- Example: After using the tools, please replace them in the toolbox.

Late Middle English: from Old French 'replacer', from re- 'again' + placer 'to place'.

replace with:

to substitute something with another thing

replace the old with the new:

to discard old items for newer ones

replace as needed:

to substitute items only when necessary

substitute:

to use something in place of another

swap:

to exchange one thing for another

restore:

to bring back to a former condition or position

Meaning: drop and swap

Example Sentence: When the actor got sick, they had to drop and swap him with a stand-in.

Meaning: swap out

Example Sentence: I'm going to swap out this component for a better one.