replace
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5I need to replace the batteries in the kitchen clock.
I need to put new batteries in the clock.
The landlord agreed to replace the old heating system before winter.
The owner will install a new heater.
This old sofa is terrible; let's replace it soon.
We should buy a new sofa to take the place of this one.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Re-Place' as putting something in a 'Place' again, but using a better or newer version.
Quiz rápido
The TV remote is not working; I need to ____ the batteries.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: replace
Exemplos
I need to replace the batteries in the kitchen clock.
everydayI need to put new batteries in the clock.
The landlord agreed to replace the old heating system before winter.
formalThe owner will install a new heater.
This old sofa is terrible; let's replace it soon.
informalWe should buy a new sofa to take the place of this one.
Studies show that homeowners replace appliances every ten years on average.
academicResearch shows people get new home machines every ten years.
We must replace the office equipment to maintain productivity.
businessWe need to get new tools for the office to work well.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
Repair means fixing something that is broken; replace means getting a completely new item.
Place means to put something somewhere; replace means to put something new where an old thing was.
Notas de uso
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').
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'replace for' instead of 'replace with'. Always use 'with' to indicate the new item.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Re-Place' as putting something in a 'Place' again, but using a better or newer version.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the prefix 're-' (again) and the word 'place', meaning to put back in a place.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
The TV remote is not working; I need to ____ the batteries.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: replace
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