word
Replace
Ree-PLAYS
/ˌriːˈpleɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
replace
Dictionary meaning
Substitute a person or thing for another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected.
Examples
- They replaced the old razor blade.
- Replace the book on the shelf after you have finished reading it.
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