replace
/rɪˈpleɪs/verb
उच्चारण रिप्लेस
(की) जगह लेना, बदलना
Basic word
- 1
[T] ~ sb/sth (as sth) | ~ sb/sth with/by sb/sth
to be used instead of something or somebody else; to do something instead of somebody or something else
(की) जगह लेना, बदलना
- Computers have replaced typewriters.
- Replace the old battery with a new one.
- Solar panels may soon replace diesel generators in many villages.
+ 2 more examples
- Who will replace Mr Sharma when he retires?
- The old wooden bridge was replaced by a concrete one.
Synonyms substitute supersede supplant take the place of succeed
- 2
[T] ~ sth
to put something back in the place where it was before
वापस रखना
- Replace the book on the shelf.
- Please replace the lid after you have taken the sugar.
- He replaced the receiver and sat down thoughtfully.
+ 1 more example
- Meera replaced the dictionary on the top shelf.
Synonyms put back return restore reinstate
Opposite remove take away
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
re·place
?Which word?
Keep the take-the-place words together: replace, substitute, supersede (replace something older), supplant (replace, often unfairly), succeed (follow somebody in a position).
स्थान लेने के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: replace, substitute, supersede (पुरानी चीज़ की जगह लेना), supplant (स्थान लेना, प्रायः अनुचित), succeed (पद पर किसी के बाद आना)।
§Grammar and usage
Replace A with or by B ('replace the old phone with a new one'); but substitute B for A ('substitute honey for sugar' means use honey instead of sugar).
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: 'replace A with' या 'by B' ('replace the old phone with a new one'); पर 'substitute B for A' ('substitute honey for sugar' अर्थात चीनी के बजाय शहद)।