replacement
Translation
replacement, substitute, successor
Examples
I need a replacement for my broken phone.
I need a replacement for my broken phone.
The replacement of the old pipes was expensive.
The replacement of the old pipes was expensive.
They are looking for a replacement for the manager.
They are looking for a replacement for the manager.
Grammar Patterns
a replacement ((for sth./sb.)) a thing or person that takes the place of another I need a replacement for my phone.
the replacement ((of sth.)) the act of replacing something The replacement of the old pipes was expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: substitute, substitution, successor; Antonyms: original
Etymology
From the verb 'replace' plus the suffix '-ment', which forms nouns indicating an action or its result.
Memory Tips
This word refers to the action of replacing, or the person/thing that replaces something else.