Replaces Meaning
There are 4 meaning(s) for word Replaces
Meaning 1 : put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
Example : the con artist replaced the original with a fake Rembrandt
Synonyms : exchange, interchange, substitute
Example : the con artist replaced the original with a fake Rembrandt
Synonyms : exchange, interchange, substitute
Meaning 2 : put something back where it belongs
Example : replace the book on the shelf after you have finished reading it
Synonyms : put back
Example : replace the book on the shelf after you have finished reading it
Synonyms : put back
Meaning 3 : take the place or move into the position of
Example : Smith replaced Miller as CEO after Miller left,Mary replaced Susan as the team's captain and the highest-ranked player in the school
Synonyms : supersede, supervene upon, supplant
Example : Smith replaced Miller as CEO after Miller left,Mary replaced Susan as the team's captain and the highest-ranked player in the school
Synonyms : supersede, supervene upon, supplant
Meaning 4 : substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
Example : He replaced the old razor blade,We need to replace the secretary that left a month ago,the insurance will replace the lost income,This antique vase can never be replaced
Example : He replaced the old razor blade,We need to replace the secretary that left a month ago,the insurance will replace the lost income,This antique vase can never be replaced