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Denisa 0610 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

REPLACE WITH OR BY

"But this satisfaction disappeared very quickly and was replaced with/by a bitter taste of immense sadness."
Which one is correct?
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You see it both ways. I recommend "by" in passive constructions and "with" in active. George lost his job when he was replaced by a trained pigeon.

— Enoon

  • You see it both ways.
  • I recommend "by" in passive constructions and "with" in active.
  • George lost his job when he was replaced by a trained pigeon.
  • The company replaced George with a trained pigeon.
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You see it both ways. I recommend "by" in passive constructions and "with" in active.

George lost his job when he was replaced by a trained pigeon.

The company replaced George with a trained pigeon.
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