Definitions

in place of

ADVERB

instead

Synonyms

STRONG

rather

WEAK

alternately alternative as a substitute in lieu in preference on behalf of on second thought preferably rather than

PREPOSITION

for

Synonyms

WEAK

after as beneficial to concerning conducive to during for the sake of in contemplation of in exchange for in favor of in furtherance of in order to in order to get in pursuance of in the direction of in the interest of in the name of notwithstanding on the part of on the side of pro supposing to to counterbalance to go to to the amount of to the extent of toward under the authority of with a view to with regard to with respect

Example Sentences

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He added that diets involving “maxxing” are often shortcuts made in place of more balanced habits.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

It posited an America that never existed in place of the one that does.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

The alternation between fly-halves continues with Zoe Harrison coming back in to start in place of Holly Aitchison.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The swap is simple: use yogurt in place of some or all of the mayo.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Then I saw him reborn, with a stone in place of his heart.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver