Replaced
/rɪˈpleɪst/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo put something new or different in the place of something old or missing.
/rɪˈpleɪst/
To substitute something for another.
The teacher replaced the old textbooks with updated versions.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite toy breaks. Replacing it means getting a brand-new one to play with instead! It's like swapping one thing for another.
👶 For kids: To swap one thing for another thing.
More Examples
He replaced his broken watch with a new model.
The company replaced the CEO with a younger leader.
How It's Used
"The old tires were replaced with new ones."
"The company replaced its outdated servers with a cloud-based system."
To take the position, role, or function of something or someone.
/rɪˈpleɪst/
To take the place of someone or something.
The new machine replaced the manual labor.
💡 Simply: Imagine a soccer game where a player gets hurt. Someone else takes their spot, replacing them on the field. It's like stepping in when someone else has to step out.
👶 For kids: To take someone else's job.
More Examples
She was replaced as team lead.
The old policy was replaced with a new one.
How It's Used
"After her retirement, she was replaced by a younger colleague."
"The injured player was replaced by a substitute."
Idioms & expressions
replace someone/something with someone/something
To substitute one person or thing for another.
"The company replaced the old computer systems with newer, faster machines."
no replacement for
Indicating that something or someone is unique and irreplaceable.
"There's no replacement for a good night's sleep when you're stressed."
From Middle English replacen, from Old French replacier, from re- (again) + placier (to place).
The word 'replace' has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning to put back or restore. The sense of substituting one thing for another evolved later.
Memory tip
Think of the old item being "placed again" (re-placed) with a new one.