Replacement
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Replacement is a noun meaning A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.
Meaning
A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.
More Meanings
- The act of replacing something.
- The removal of an edge of crystal, by one plane or more.
Example Sentences
The replacement of that broken light-bulb will have to wait until I can buy a new one.
Rovers lost keeper Robinson to a calf problem at half-time and his replacement Mark Bunn, making his Premier League debut, was immediately called into action - pushing away a vicious Peter Odemwingie drive at the near post.
Word Forms
- replacements
Synonyms for replacement
Depending on context, synonyms include substitute, surrogate, switch, successor, alternate, permutation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include substitution, substitute, surrogate, replenishment, refilling, renewal.
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