Replaced: meaning, definitions and examples
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replaced
[ rɪˈpleɪst ]
action, substitution
To replace something means to take the place of another item or person. This can occur in various contexts, such as physically substituting one object for another, or in a more abstract sense, when someone takes on a different role or responsibility. Replacement can happen for various reasons, including obsolescence, damage, or the need for a different function. The process of replacing something often involves removing the original item and then inserting the new one.
Synonyms
changed, exchanged, substituted, supplanted, swapped.
Examples of usage
- She replaced the old battery with a new one.
- After the meeting, he was replaced by a more experienced colleague.
- You should replace the filter in your air conditioner annually.
Translations
Translations of the word "replaced" in other languages:
🇵🇹 substituído
🇮🇳 बदला हुआ
🇩🇪 ersetzt
🇮🇩 diganti
🇺🇦 замінений
🇵🇱 zastąpiony
🇯🇵 置き換えられた
🇫🇷 remplacé
🇪🇸 reemplazado
🇹🇷 değiştirilen
🇰🇷 대체된
🇸🇦 مستبدل
🇨🇿 nahrazený
🇸🇰 nahradený
🇨🇳 被替换的
🇸🇮 nadomeščen
🇮🇸 skipta út
🇰🇿 ауыстырылған
🇬🇪 შეცვლილი
🇦🇿 əvəzlənmiş
🇲🇽 reemplazado
Etymology
The word 'replace' has its origins in Middle English 'replecen', which derived from the Old French 'replacier', meaning 'to place again'. This itself comes from the Latin 'replaciare', where 're-' means 'again' and 'placiare' means 'to place'. The evolution of the word reflects its meaning, indicating the action of putting something back or changing it out. Over time, 'replace' has developed a range of meanings applicable in numerous contexts, from daily tasks to technical professions. It has become an essential term in discussions about updates and improvements in both a physical and conceptual sense.