Cool MateMeaning of Displace
to take the place of somebody/something
In simple words: To move something from its usual place.
Displace in a sentence
- Gradually factory workers have been displaced by machines.
- Around 10 000 people have been displaced by the fighting.
- If the dam is built it will displace 100 000 people.
- Check for roof tiles that have been displaced by the wind.
- displaced workers
- The ship displaces 58 000 tonnes.
How to use Displace
Use 'displace' when talking about moving something physical or when referring to people being forced from their homes. Avoid in casual contexts; prefer simpler terms like 'move'.
Grammar pattern
displace + object
Memory hint
Displace sounds like 'diss place' — imagine someone angrily dismissing furniture from its spot.
Related words
Collocations with Displace
- displace families
- displace workers
- displace animals
- displace heat
- displace water
Synonyms for Displace
Common mistakes with Displace
- 'Displace' used incorrectly as 'replace' which has a different meaning.
- Confusion with 'displace' as a synonym for 'displace' in all contexts.
- Incorrect subject-verb agreement, such as using 'displaces' with a plural subject.
Displace appears in
Displace in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إزاحة
لنقل شيء من مكانه المعتاد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সরিয়ে দেওয়া, স্থানচ্যুত করা
কোনো জিনিসকে তার স্বাভাবিক জায়গা থেকে সরানো।
- GermanDeutsch
verdrängen, verlagern, verdrängt werden
Etwas von seinem üblichen Platz bewegen.
- SpanishEspañol
Desplazar
Mover algo de su lugar habitual.
- Persianفارسی
جایگزین کردن
حرکت دادن چیزی از جای معمولش.
- FrenchFrançais
Déplacer, supplanter
Bouger quelque chose de sa place habituelle.
- Hindiहिन्दी
विस्थापित करना
किसी चीज़ को उसकी सामान्य जगह से हटाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Spostare, Rimpiazzare, Sostituire
Spostare qualcosa dal suo posto abituale.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Deslocar, Substituir
Mover algo do seu lugar habitual.
- RussianРусский
Смещать, вытеснять
Переместить что-то с обычного места.
- Urduاردو
جگہ سے ہٹانا، بے گھر کرنا
کسی چیز کو اس کی معمول کی جگہ سے ہٹانا۔
- Chinese中文
取代
把某物从它通常的位置移动。
More words like Displace
- Replace
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Displace
What does Displace mean?
To move something from its usual place.
What is the definition of Displace?
to take the place of somebody/something
How do you use Displace in a sentence?
Gradually factory workers have been displaced by machines.
Can you give another example of Displace?
Around 10 000 people have been displaced by the fighting.
What are synonyms for Displace?
Common alternatives include replace.
What is the opposite of Displace?
Opposite meanings include place, settle, establish.
What words go with Displace?
It commonly pairs with displace families, displace workers, displace animals, displace heat, displace water.
What are common mistakes when using Displace?
'Displace' used incorrectly as 'replace' which has a different meaning. Confusion with 'displace' as a synonym for 'displace' in all contexts. Incorrect subject-verb agreement, such as using 'displaces' with a plural subject.
How do you pronounce Displace?
US: /["/dɪsˈpleɪs/","/dɪsˈpleɪsɪz/","/dɪsˈpleɪst/","/dɪsˈpleɪsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪsˈpleɪs/","/dɪsˈpleɪsɪz/","/dɪsˈpleɪst/","/dɪsˈpleɪsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Displace?
Use 'displace' when talking about moving something physical or when referring to people being forced from their homes. Avoid in casual contexts; prefer simpler terms like 'move'.
What CEFR level is Displace?
"Displace" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.