REPLACEMENT Synonyms
There are 22 hypernyms of the word replacement. (close relations)
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| substitute | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) adjective satellite • capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team • serving or used in place of another • artificial and inferior verb • put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items • be a substitute • act as a substitute | ||||||
| successor | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who follows next in order • a thing or person that immediately replaces something or someone • a person who inherits some title or office | ||||||
| alternative | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen adjective satellite • serving or used in place of another • necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities • pertaining to unconventional choices | ||||||
| backup | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device • the act of providing approval and support | ||||||
| cover | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • a natural object that covers or envelops • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations • a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) verb • provide with a covering or cause to be covered • form a cover over • span an interval of distance, space or time • provide for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • travel across or pass over • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism • hold within range of an aimed firearm • to take an action to protect against future problems • hide from view or knowledge • protect or defend (a position in a game) • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling • protect by insurance • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • invest with a large or excessive amount of something • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of • spread over a surface to conceal or protect • cover as if with a shroud • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • put something on top of something else • play a higher card than the one previously played • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game • sit on (eggs) • clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||||||
| fill-in | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) | ||||||
| proxy | nounn | |||||
noun • a person authorized to act for another • a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting | ||||||
| stand-in | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) | ||||||
| alternate | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • of leaves and branches etc; first on one side and then on the other in two ranks along an axis; not paired noun • someone who takes the place of another person adjective satellite • every second one of a series • serving or used in place of another • occurring by turns; first one and then the other verb • go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions • exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions • be an understudy or alternate for a role • reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) • do something in turns | ||||||
| permutation | nounn | |||||
noun • an event in which one thing is substituted for another • the act of changing the arrangement of a given number of elements • complete change in character or condition • act of changing the lineal order of objects in a group | ||||||
| refilling | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • filling again by supplying what has been used up | ||||||
| renewal | nounn | |||||
noun • the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation • the act of renewing • filling again by supplying what has been used up | ||||||
| replacing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another | ||||||
| replenishment | nounn | |||||
noun • filling again by supplying what has been used up | ||||||
| substitution | nounn | |||||
noun • an event in which one thing is substituted for another • the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: | ||||||
| surrogate | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • someone who takes the place of another person • a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others adjective satellite • providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties | ||||||
| switch | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit • an event in which one thing is substituted for another • hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure • railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock • a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment • a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other • the act of changing one thing or position for another verb • change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence • exchange or give (something) in exchange for • lay aside, abandon, or leave for another • make a shift in or exchange of • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation • flog with or as if with a flexible rod • reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) | ||||||
| transposition | nounn | |||||
noun • any abnormal position of the organs of the body • an event in which one thing is substituted for another • (genetics) a kind of mutation in which a chromosomal segment is transfered to a new position on the same or another chromosome • (mathematics) the transfer of a quantity from one side of an equation to the other along with a change of sign • (electricity) a rearrangement of the relative positions of power lines in order to minimize the effects of mutual capacitance and inductance • the act of reversing the order or place of • (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards | ||||||
