REPLACER Synonyms
0 hypernym for replacer. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for REPLACER
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| alternative | noun, adjective n, 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 | ||||||
| assistant | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose adjective satellite • of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another | ||||||
| backup | verb, noun v, 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 | ||||||
| deputy | noun n | |||||
noun • someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies • an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent • a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) • a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others | ||||||
| fill-in | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) | ||||||
| proxy | noun n | |||||
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 | ||||||
| replacement | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another • someone who takes the place of another person • an event in which one thing is substituted for another • a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another • filling again by supplying what has been used up • a person who follows next in order | ||||||
| spare | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • an extra component of a machine or other apparatus • an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle • a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls adjective satellite • thin and fit • more than is needed, desired, or required • not taken up by scheduled activities • kept in reserve especially for emergency use • lacking in magnitude or quantity • lacking embellishment or ornamentation verb • refrain from harming • save or relieve from an experience or action • give up what is not strictly needed • use frugally or carefully | ||||||
| stand-in | noun n | |||||
noun • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) | ||||||
| substitute | verb, noun v, 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 | ||||||
| surrogate | noun, adjective n, 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 | ||||||
| understudy | noun n | |||||
noun • an actor able to replace a regular performer when required verb • be an understudy or alternate for a role | ||||||
| pinch hitter | noun n | |||||
noun • (baseball) a substitute for the regular batter | ||||||