replaced
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B1
/rɪˈpleɪst/
(replace)
substitute
Etymology
Etymology Information
'replace' originates from the French word 'replacer', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'placer' meant 'to place'.
Historical Evolution
'replacer' transformed into the English word 'replace' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to take the place of'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'replace'.
The old equipment was replaced with a new model.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 02:06