collocation · neutral
meal replacement
/miːl rɪˈpleɪs.mənt/MEAL re·PLACE·ment
A product such as a shake or bar intended to substitute a full meal, often for convenience or dieting.
Examples
“Many people use meal replacements for weight management when they are short on time.”
“Doctors warn that relying solely on meal replacements can lead to nutrient gaps.”
“Supermarkets now sell a wide range of meal replacement options.”
Band 8 sentence
“While meal replacements can be practical for busy professionals, nutritionists warn that they should complement rather than replace varied whole foods long-term.”
Collocations
- use a meal replacement
- commercial meal replacement
Word family
Common mistakes
a meal replacement is→a meal replacement
use meal replacement→use a meal replacement
Say it for a higher band
5shake→6instant meal→7+meal replacement
Synonyms
meal substitute
Easily confused
ready-made meal
“I grabbed a ready-made meal from the supermarket because I had no time to cook.”
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