Definition

A person or thing that takes the place of another.

Example

The new employee is a replacer for the one who left the company.

Conversation

I need to find a good replacer for my old phone.

Have you checked out the latest models?

Not yet, but I heard some of them are really impressive.

Yeah, a good replacer can make a big difference!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Replacer → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "place" (from Old French *placer*, meaning to put or set). The word "replacer" means to put something back again or to set it in its original position.

Memory Tip

Think of putting something back 'again' ('re-') in its 'place' — that's why replacer means someone or something that puts things back.

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