Replace with vs. Replace for?
1. Replace white rice with brown rice.
Does this mean use brown rice instead?
2. Replace white rice for brown rice.
Does this mean use white rice instead?
Yes. Both of your interpretations are correct.
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Yes, I agree with both your answers.
The phrases "replace with" and "replace for" can be a bit confusing, but they have different meanings.
1. "Replace with": In the sentence "Replace white rice with brown rice," it means to substitute or use brown rice instead of white rice. So, yes, in this case, it means to use brown rice instead of white rice.
To get the answer, you can analyze the phrase "replace with" and understand that it implies a substitution where one thing is being exchanged or replaced by another.
2. "Replace for": In the sentence "Replace white rice for brown rice," it means to substitute or use white rice instead of brown rice. So, no, in this case, it means to use white rice instead of brown rice.
To get the answer, you can again analyze the phrase "replace for" and understand that it implies a substitution where one thing is being exchanged or replaced by another.
In summary, the phrases "replace with" and "replace for" have opposite meanings. "Replace with" means to substitute with something else, while "replace for" means to substitute one thing in favor of another.