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in place of him vs in place of them

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In place of him' is used when referring to a singular male person, while 'in place of them' is used when referring to multiple people or a gender-neutral context.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 684 views

in place of him

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a singular male person.

Use 'in place of him' when you want to replace or substitute a singular male person with someone or something else.

Examples:

  • She will be speaking in place of him at the conference.
  • John asked his brother to stand in place of him at the meeting.

Alternatives:

  • instead of him
  • as a substitute for him
  • in his stead

in place of them

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple people or in a gender-neutral context.

Use 'in place of them' when you want to replace or substitute multiple people or refer to a gender-neutral group with someone or something else.

Examples:

  • The committee decided to appoint a new leader in place of them.
  • The students chose a representative to speak in place of them.

Alternatives:

  • instead of them
  • as a substitute for them
  • in their stead

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