Phrase guide

take the place of

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To supersede; to come to be used instead of someone or something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Computers have taken the place of paper for many everyday office tasks.

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: anstataŭi — be used instead of
  • Polish: zajmować miejsce — be used instead of
  • Polish: zająć miejsce — be used instead of