A1 noun Neutral #3,482 most common

replace

/rɪˈpleɪs/

To put something new in the place of something that is old, broken, or missing. In a home, this usually means getting a new item because the old one no longer works correctly.

Examples

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1

I need to replace the batteries in the kitchen clock.

I need to put new batteries in the clock.

2

The landlord agreed to replace the old heating system before winter.

The owner will install a new heater.

3

This old sofa is terrible; let's replace it soon.

We should buy a new sofa to take the place of this one.

Word Family

Noun
replacement
Verb
replace
Adjective
replaceable
Related
placing
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Re-Place' as putting something in a 'Place' again, but using a better or newer version.

Quick Quiz

The TV remote is not working; I need to ____ the batteries.

Correct!

The correct answer is: replace

Examples

1

I need to replace the batteries in the kitchen clock.

everyday

I need to put new batteries in the clock.

2

The landlord agreed to replace the old heating system before winter.

formal

The owner will install a new heater.

3

This old sofa is terrible; let's replace it soon.

informal

We should buy a new sofa to take the place of this one.

4

Studies show that homeowners replace appliances every ten years on average.

academic

Research shows people get new home machines every ten years.

5

We must replace the office equipment to maintain productivity.

business

We need to get new tools for the office to work well.

Word Family

Noun
replacement
Verb
replace
Adjective
replaceable
Related
placing

Common Collocations

replace a lightbulb put in a new lightbulb
replace the batteries put in new batteries
replace the carpet install new flooring
replace a broken window put a new glass in the window
replace old furniture buy new tables or chairs

Common Phrases

replace something with

to use one thing instead of another

hard to replace

difficult to find a new version of something

need to replace

must get a new one

Often Confused With

replace vs repair

Repair means fixing something that is broken; replace means getting a completely new item.

replace vs place

Place means to put something somewhere; replace means to put something new where an old thing was.

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Usage Notes

This word is most commonly used with 'with' (e.g., 'replace the old chair with a new one'). It is a regular verb in the past tense ('replaced').

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'replace for' instead of 'replace with'. Always use 'with' to indicate the new item.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Re-Place' as putting something in a 'Place' again, but using a better or newer version.

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Word Origin

Derived from the prefix 're-' (again) and the word 'place', meaning to put back in a place.

Grammar Patterns

Regular verb (replace, replaced, replaced) Transitive verb: requires an object Pattern: [Subject] + replace + [Old Item] + with + [New Item]

Quick Quiz

The TV remote is not working; I need to ____ the batteries.

Correct!

The correct answer is: replace

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drawer

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A drawer is a sliding, box-shaped container that is part of a piece of furniture like a desk or a dresser. It is used to store things like clothes, papers, or tools and can be pulled out to reach what is inside.

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stove

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