What is another word for lieu?

Common synonyms for lieu include position, place, stead.

What is the opposite of lieu?

Antonyms of lieu include disadvantage, detriment, harm, injury, loss.

Synonyms for

Lieu

Verb / lu: / / lju: / Another word for lieu — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In place of; instead of.

Synonyms & similar words

position place stead replacement substitute alternative surrogate proxy stand-in deputy backup fill-in reserve back-up second-string spare auxiliary extra supplementary additional fresh new different

Synonyms by register

Formal

stead place room

Literary

room stead

Antonyms

disadvantage detriment harm injury loss prejudice

Common collocations

in lieu of
in its lieu
in the lieu of
in the lieu
in lieu
in lieu thereof

Word family

noun lieu

Usage note

The word 'lieu' is almost exclusively used in the phrase 'in lieu of', meaning 'instead of'. It is a formal term and not commonly used outside of this specific expression.