replacement

Definitions

A person or thing that takes the place of another.

The action or process of replacing someone or something.

A substitute or an item used to fill the role of one that is worn out or broken.

Examples

The company is currently looking for a suitable replacement for the retiring manager.

I need to find a replacement for my broken laptop charger as soon as possible.

The replacement of the old bridge will take several months to complete.

Synonyms

substitute proxy alternate successor stand-in surrogate exchange

Antonyms

original predecessor incumbent fixture permanent master prototype