English

replace

rɪˈpleɪs, ɹɪˈpleɪs
Meaning: to take the place of something; to substitute
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɹɪˈpleɪs

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base replace
3rd person singular present replaces
Present participle replacing
Past replaced
Will future will replace
Going-to future going to replace
Imperative negative don't replace / do not replace

Example sentences

I need to replace the battery in my watch.
I need to replace the battery in my watch.
The repair is good enough for now, but we should replace the part later.
The repair is acceptable for now, but we should replace the part later.
The mechanic replaced the faulty valve in the engine.
The mechanic replaced the faulty valve in the engine.
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Usage Notes

Can mean to put a new thing in place of an old one, or to put something back in its original position.

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