What is another word for in place of?

Pronunciation: [ɪn plˈe͡ɪs ɒv] (IPA)

In place of is a phrase that signifies substitution or replacement. There are several synonyms for in place of, including instead of, as a substitute for, as a replacement for, in lieu of, and in stead of. Each of these synonyms conveys the same meaning of one thing being exchanged for another. When we use these phrases in place of in place of, our language becomes more varied and interesting, and our meaning can be more clearly conveyed. For example, instead of can be used to express a preference or an alternative, while in lieu of is often used in formal or legal contexts.

What are the hypernyms for In place of?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with In place of

  • The rule of law in place of force, always basic to my thinking, now takes on a new relevance in a world where, if war is to go, only law can replace it.
    Roger Nash Baldwin
  • An excuse becomes an obstacle in your journey to success when it is made in place of your best effort or when it is used as the object of the blame.
    Bo Bennett
  • Mayonnaise: One of the sauces which serve the French in place of a state religion.
    Ambrose Bierce
  • It's really difficult for me. Language, I am sorry that I haven't. I think I just always expected that you learn a word in place of a word and when I discovered how difficult the grammar was and learning that was very discouraging for me.
    Bo Derek
  • In the World War nothing was more dreadful to witness than a chain of men starting with a battalion commander and ending with an army commander sitting in telephone boxes, improvised or actual, talking, talking, talking, in place of leading, leading, leading.
    J. F. C. Fuller

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