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Prepositions - Prepositions of Exchange and Substitution

These prepositions signify changing one thing for another or adopting something in the place of another.

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Categorized English Prepositions
for
for
[preposition]

used to indicate a transaction or trading of one thing in return for another

Ex: I traded my book for her notebook. 
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to
to
[preposition]

used to express a rate of exchange between two quantities

Ex: The currency exchange rate is one euro to two dollars. 
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against
against
[preposition]

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

Ex: He traded his bicycle against a skateboard. 
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in exchange for
in exchange for
[preposition]

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

Ex: He gave up his vacation time in exchange for a higher salary. 
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in return for
in return for
[preposition]

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

Ex: She offered her assistance in return for their support. 
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instead of
instead of
[preposition]

as a substitute for someone or something else

Ex: She chose tea instead of coffee for her morning beverage. 
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in lieu of
in lieu of
[preposition]

in replacement of something that is typically expected or required

Ex: She received a gift card in lieu of a traditional birthday present. 
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in place of
in place of
[preposition]

as a substitute for someone or something

Ex: Sarah was chosen to speak in place of the absent team leader during the presentation. 
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rather than
rather than
[preposition]

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

Ex: I prefer tea rather than coffee in the mornings. 
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in favor of
in favor of
[preposition]

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

Ex: She withdrew her candidacy in favor of a more qualified candidate. 
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