Synonyms for

Replacement

Verb / rɪˈpleɪsmʌnt / Another word for replacement — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the action or process of replacing someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

permutation alternate successor surrogate substitution renewal substitute replacing replenishment switch refilling transposition substitute stand-in surrogate fill-in alternate backup deputy proxy relief spare successor surrogate understudy second-string reserve alternation switch exchange substitution swap

Synonyms by register

Formal

substitution succession interchange surrogation

Informal

stand-in sub backup pinch hitter

Literary

succedaneum vicarious

Antonyms

original predecessor source beginning initial retention

Common collocations

  • direct replacement
  • immediate replacement
  • replacement part
  • replacement therapy
  • replacement cost
  • replacement level
  • replacement value

Word family

noun replacement
verb replace
adjective replaceable
adverb replacingly

Usage note

While 'replacement' can refer to the act of replacing, it most commonly refers to the thing that replaces another. Be mindful of context when using it.

Example sentences

  1. I need a replacement for my lost phone.
  2. The teacher found a replacement for the sick student.
  3. The car needs a replacement part.
  4. The team is looking for a replacement player.
  5. The company hired a replacement for the retired employee.

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  • A good education is a foundation for a better future. - Elizabeth Warren
  • Sometimes in life, we need a few bad days in order to keep the good ones in perspective.
  • Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. - Dalai Lama

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