replacement
0 antonyms and opposites of replacement, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person or thing that takes the place of another.
How to use replacement
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From replace plus -ment.
Full origin of replacement →Frequently asked questions
What does “replacement” mean?
The word “replacement” means a person or thing that takes the place of another. In plain terms, something (or someone) that stands in for another, or the act of swapping it in.
How do you pronounce “replacement”?
“Replacement” is pronounced rih-PLAYS-muhnt (/ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “replacement” in a sentence?
Here is “replacement” used in a sentence: “They hired a replacement for the departing manager.”
What part of speech is “replacement”?
“Replacement” is a noun.
Is “replacement” a common word?
“Replacement” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “replacement” have?
“Replacement” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or thing that takes the place of another.
What is the difference between a replacement and a substitute?
The two overlap, but a replacement usually implies a permanent swap — the original is gone and something new takes its place for good. A substitute is often temporary or interchangeable, standing in for a time before the original returns. A departing employee's replacement is permanent; a stand-in during someone's holiday is a substitute.
What is an example of a replacement?
When a light bulb burns out and you fit a new one, the new bulb is a replacement. Hiring someone to fill a role left by a departing worker, or swapping a cracked phone screen for a fresh one, are replacements too. In each case, one thing permanently takes another's place.
What is a replacement part?
A replacement part is a new component fitted in place of one that is worn out, broken, or missing — such as a car's brake pads or a washing machine's pump. Replacement parts keep a machine working without the need to buy the whole thing again. They may be original-brand or third-party.