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replacementthe action of replacing someone or something; a person or thing that takes the place of another

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of replacing someone or something; a person or thing that takes the place of another

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

Example Sentences

  • The company is looking for a replacement CEO who can juggle flaming torches while giving presentations.
  • My phone's battery replacement cost more than my monthly coffee budget.
  • The replacement teacher was so young that students asked if she needed help with her homework.

replacement

NOUN

[/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/]

the action of replacing someone or something; a person or thing that takes the place of another

The mechanic installed a shiny replacement tire after the old one blew out.
💡 Concept

The mechanic installed a shiny replacement tire after the old one blew out.

The replacement sign was installed in the exact same spot. (REPLACE + ITEM = REPLACEMENT → something that takes the place of another thing)
🧠 Mnemonic

The replacement sign was installed in the exact same spot. (REPLACE + ITEM = REPLACEMENT → something that takes the place of another thing)

A good replacement can lead to enhancement and advancement.
🎵 Rhyme

A good replacement can lead to enhancement and advancement.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootplace
Suffix--ment

🎵Rhyme

acementdisplacementplacement
acement
displacement
placement

🔗Collocations

knee replacement
replacement parts
replacement cost
replacement therapy
find a replacement
temporary replacement

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The company is looking for a replacement CEO who can juggle flaming torches while giving presentations.

😄 Fun example

My phone's battery replacement cost more than my monthly coffee budget.

😄 Fun example

The replacement teacher was so young that students asked if she needed help with her homework.

Hip replacement surgery has improved significantly over the past decade.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

substitutealternativesubstitutestand-insuccessor

Antonyms

originalauthenticgenuine

Related

replacesubstituteexchangeswitchalternative

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