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Meaning of Replace
The primary meaning of the word "replace" is to put something new in the place of something old or broken.
Definitions
- To put something in the place of something else, especially something old, broken, or inferior
- * To take the place of someone or something
- * To refund or repay money to someone
Etymology of Replace
The word "replace" originated from the Old French word "replacer", which is derived from "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "placer" (meaning "to place")
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of putting something in the place of something else
Example Uses
- The company will replace the faulty product with a new one
- * She replaced her old phone with a newer model
- * The new employee will replace the one who retired