How to Use "Replace" with Example Sentences

replace (v): to put something or someone in place of something else

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Used with nouns:

"I replaced the carpet last month."
(carpet, cover, battery, bulb, furnace, fuse, window, wiring)

"She had to get a filling replaced."
(filling, hip, joint)

"We replaced the manager."
(manager, secretary)

Used with adverbs:

"We need to completely replace our old furniture."
(completely, totally)

"The manager quickly replaced his secretary."
(quickly, immediately)

"She cannot be easily replaced."
(easily)

"We are going to finally replace our old car."
(finally, eventually)

Used with prepositions:

"She was replaced by a more experienced worker."
(by, with)

"I was replaced as head secretary."
(as)