replacements
Pronunciation: [rɪˈpleɪsmənts]
Word
Context: “substitution”
(noun) things that take the place of something else. When something breaks or is used up, a replacement is what you get to use instead.
Example
I bought a replacement for my broken toy, and now I can play with it again.
Example
I didn't find any replacements for my missing shoes, so I had to walk barefoot.
Example
What kind of replacements do you need for your old furniture?
Context: “employment”
(noun) a new person who takes over someone else's job. When a person leaves a job, a replacement is found to fill that position.
Example
The company found a good replacement for the manager who left.
Example
They couldn't find any replacements for the workers who resigned.
Example
How long will it take to hire a replacement for the accountant?
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