Pronunciation: /rɪˈpleɪs/

Definitions of replace

noun a person or thing that takes the place of another

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy a replace for my broken phone charger.

A2 She found a good replace for her old laptop.

B1 The mechanic recommended a high-quality replace for the car's engine.

B2 The company decided to invest in a new replace for their outdated software.

C1 The artist created a unique replace for the missing piece in the sculpture.

C2 The architect designed a modern replace for the old building facade.

verb to take the place of something or someone

Example Sentences

A1 I need to replace my old phone with a new one.

A2 Can you replace the batteries in the remote control?

B1 It's time to replace the old carpet in the living room.

B2 The company decided to replace the outdated software with a newer version.

C1 The government plans to replace the current healthcare system with a more efficient one.

C2 The artist decided to replace the original painting with a new masterpiece.

Examples of replace in a Sentence

formal It is essential to replace the old equipment with new and updated technology.

informal I need to replace my phone because it keeps freezing.

slang I'm going to replace my old sneakers with some fresh kicks.

figurative Sometimes we need to replace negative thoughts with positive ones for a better mindset.

Grammatical Forms of replace

past tense

replaced

plural

replaces

comparative

more replace

superlative

most replace

present tense

replace

future tense

will replace

perfect tense

has replaced

continuous tense

is replacing

singular

replaces

positive degree

replace

infinitive

to replace

gerund

replacing

participle

replacing

Origin and Evolution of replace

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'replace' originated from the Latin word 'replacere', which means 'to please again' or 'to put back in its place'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'replace' has evolved to mean to take the place of something or someone, to be substituted for, or to restore something to its original position.