Prepositions of Exchange and Substitution

Against

/əgɛnst/

enipa

Epenthesis

Silent

a

ə

g

g

ai

ɛ

n

n

s

s

t

t

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preposition

used to indicate the exchange, substitution, trade, or compensation of one item, service, or benefit for another

In exchange for

/ɪn ɛkstʃˈeɪndʒ fɔːɹ/

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preposition

Collocation

as a transaction where one thing is given or done to receive another as compensation or consideration

In return for

/ɪn ɹɪtˈɜːn fɔːɹ/

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preposition

used to indicate an action, item, or favor given or done as a compensation for something else

Instead of

/ɪnstˈɛd ʌv/

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preposition

Collocation

as a substitute for someone or something else

In lieu of

/ɪn lˈuː ʌv/

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preposition

Collocation

in replacement of something that is typically expected or required

In place of

/ɪn plˈeɪs ʌv/

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preposition

Collocation

as a substitute for someone or something

Rather than

/ɹˈæðɚ ðɐn/

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preposition

Collocation

used to indicate a preference between two alternatives, often suggesting one option is chosen over the other

In favor of

/ɪn fˈeɪvɚɹ ʌv/

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preposition

used to express the act of giving up one's position, role, or opportunity to someone else