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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Prepositions
for
for [preposition]

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

Ex:
to
to [preposition]

used to express a rate of exchange between two quantities

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

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

Ex: She exchanged her euros at a favorable rate against the dollar .
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 agreed to work overtime in exchange for extra pay .
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: The company provided a bonus to employees in return for meeting their sales targets .
instead of
instead of [preposition]

as a substitute for someone or something else

Ex: Instead of a traditional wedding cake , they opted for a dessert table .
in lieu of
in lieu of [preposition]

in replacement of something that is typically expected or required

Ex: The manager allowed employees to take extra time off in lieu of overtime pay .
in place of
in place of [preposition]

as a substitute for someone or something

Ex: The temporary employee worked in place of the regular receptionist while she was on vacation .
rather than
rather than [preposition]

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

Ex: I 'll use the stairs rather than taking the elevator to get some exercise .
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: The team captain resigned in favor of a younger player .
Prepositions
Prepositions of Place Prepositions of Vertical Position Prepositions of Horizontal Position Prepositions of Distance and Proximity
Prepositions of Movement and Direction Prepositions of Time Prepositions of Relative Time Prepositions of Duration and Repetition
Prepositions of Comparison and Similarity Prepositions of Difference and Contrast Prepositions of Purpose and Intention Prepositions of Manner and Medium
Prepositions of Instrument and Agency Prepositions of Ownership and Responsibility Prepositions of Topic Prepositions of Inclusion and Categorization
Prepositions of Exclusion Prepositions of Cause and Reason Prepositions of Company and Connection Prepositions of Absence and Separation
Prepositions of Support or Opposition Prepositions of Target and Destination Prepositions of Attribution and Preference Prepositions of Level and Range
Prepositions of Material and Origin Prepositions of Quantity and Mathematic Relations Prepositions of Parameter and Specification Prepositions of Exchange and Substitution
Prepositions of State and Influence Prepositions of Rank and Occupation Prepositions of Sequence and Condition Prepositions of Alignment
Prepositions of Reference Prepositions of Basis