ADJ

complete, full
Complete replacement of the roof tiles would be very costly
partial
direct
The series III gearbox is a direct replacement for a series II
gradual
eventual

VERB + REPLACEMENT

be in need of, need, require
The original furnishings are now in need of replacement

REPLACEMENT + NOUN

programme
cost, value
Rare instruments are usually insured for their full replacement value
equipment

PHRASES

hormone replacement therapy

ADJ

permanent
temporary
immediate
likely
He is the most likely replacement for the captain
possible
ideal
adequate
appropriate, suitable
hip, joint, knee
valve

VERB + REPLACEMENT

appoint, bring in (sb/sth as), hire
We'll have to see how bad the injury is before deciding whether to bring in a replacement
name (sb as)
She was named as a possible replacement for the cabinet minister
need
look for, seek
find
We need to find a replacement for Jan when she goes on maternity leave
get
come in/on as, go on as
He came on as a replacement for the injured striker
have
She had a hip replacement six years ago

REPLACEMENT + NOUN

teacher
part, unit
Do you know where I can get the replacement part?
car, vehicle

PREP

as ~
Trams are now often preferred as replacements for buses
~ by
the president's temporary replacement by the Chief of Staff
~ for