Replaced — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ri-ˈplās/ re·place

Meaning & Definition of Replaced

Replaced (verb)

  1. to restore to a former place or position
  2. to take the place of especially as a substitute or successor
  3. to put something new in the place of

Replaced (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to take the place of

    "the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models"

    similar: cut out, displaced, displanted, relieved, substituted, superseded, supplanted
    related: preempted, usurped

  2. to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place

    "took the fragile vase down to look at it and then gently replaced it on the shelf"

    similar: restored, returned
    related: reconveyed
    near: removed, took

Related Entry: Replace (verb)

Replace is a different word from Replaced. The synonyms below are for replace, not for replaced.

  1. to take the place of

    "the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models"

    similar: cut out, displace, displant, relieve, substitute, supersede, supplant
    related: preempt, usurp

  2. to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place

    "took the fragile vase down to look at it and then gently replaced it on the shelf"

    similar: restore, return
    related: reconvey
    near: remove, take

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Replaced

The most common words with a similar meaning to Replaced:

cut out, displaced, displanted, relieved, substituted, superseded, supplanted, restored, returned

Related Words for Replaced

preempted, usurped, reconveyed

Near Antonyms of Replaced

removed, took

Word Forms of Replaced

Inflections: replacing, replaces

Derived words: replaceable (adjective), replacer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Replaced

First known use: 1587

Frequently Asked Questions about Replaced

What does "Replaced" mean?

"Replaced" means to restore to a former place or position. As a verb, it is defined as: to restore to a former place or position. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Replaced"?

Other words for "Replaced" include cut out, displaced, displanted, relieved, substituted, superseded, supplanted and restored. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Replaced" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Replaced"?

There are 12 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Replaced". Common alternatives include cut out, displaced, displanted, relieved, substituted, superseded, supplanted, restored and returned.

How do you use "Replaced" in a sentence?

Examples of "Replaced" in a sentence: "the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models"; "took the fragile vase down to look at it and then gently replaced it on the shelf".

Is "Replaced" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Replaced" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Replaced"?

"Replaced" is pronounced /ri-ˈplās/ and divided into syllables as re·place.

What is the origin of the word "Replaced"?

First known use: 1587.

What is another word for "Replaced" meaning "to take the place of"?

When "Replaced" (verb) means to take the place of, synonyms include cut out, displaced, displanted, relieved, substituted and superseded.