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in place of

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˈpleɪs əv/

in place of means: Instead of someone or something else.

preposition

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Instead of someone or something else.

  • Use honey in place of sugar.
  • Anna taught the class in place of Mr Green.
  • Can I use yogurt in place of cream?

How to use it: in place of someone/something (You can use oil in place of butter.)

Similar words: instead of, rather than

Common phrases: in place of something, in place of someone

Questions about in place of

What does in place of mean?

Instead of someone or something else.

What is in place of in other languages?

Türkçe: yerine · Español: en lugar de · Français: à la place de · Deutsch: anstelle von · Italiano: al posto di · 日本語: の代わりに

How do you pronounce in place of?

It is pronounced /ɪn ˈpleɪs əv/.

How do you use in place of in a sentence?

Use honey in place of sugar. Anna taught the class in place of Mr Green.

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