Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-place-of
preposition
/ɪn-pleɪs-ʌv/
Definition
Used to indicate that something is substituted for or replaces something else.
Examples
- He used a pencil in place of a pen for the drawing.
- In-place-of sugar, you can use honey for sweetness.
- She chose to wear a dress in place of her usual jeans.
Meaning
The term ‘in-place-of’ signifies a substitution where one thing is used instead of another.
Synonyms
- instead of
- in lieu of
- as a substitute for
