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Definition replace in British English

replace verb

[transitive] verb
/rɪˈpleɪs/
1

to get rid of someone or something, and to put a new person or thing in their place

Example

We'll have to replace all the furniture that was damaged in the flood.

Example

The plan is to replace state funding with private money.

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replace throw away shed
1.1

to take the place of something that was there before

Example

Suddenly Jon's relaxed mood was replaced by a feeling of panic.

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replace change renew
2

to do someone's job after they leave it

Example

Have they found anyone to replace me yet?

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join arrive enter
2.1

to be used for doing the same job as something that was used before

Example

Email has largely replaced the traditional business letter.

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replace change renew
3

to put something back in its correct place or position

Example

She carefully replaced the china plate on the shelf.

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replace change renew
Definition replace in British English