Replace
/rɪˈpleɪs/
To replace something means to take it out and put something new in its place. For example, if you lose a favorite sock, you might get a new one that looks similar.
Examples
- I decided to replace my old bike with a shiny new one for my birthday.
- When my favorite shirt got a hole, I had to replace it with a different color.
- If my friend can't come to the party, I will replace her with another friend.
Synonyms
swap
change
substitute
exchange
put back
switch
Antonyms
keep
hold
retain
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