replaced
Translation
replaced, substituted
Examples
He replaced the broken window.
He replaced the broken window.
The old phone was replaced.
The old phone was replaced.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((replaced)) ((sth.)) someone performed the action of replacing The mechanic replaced the brake pads.
((sth.)) ((was replaced)) something was the object of the replacement action (passive voice) The carpet was replaced last year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: substituted, exchanged, swapped; Antonyms: kept, retained
Etymology
Past tense of 'replace', from 're-' (again) + 'place'. It signifies an action that has already happened.
Memory Tips
It's the verb 'replace' with '-d' added to show it happened in the past. 'He replace-d it yesterday.'