No. 11,816 in Russian
заменой
"Заменой" means "replacement" or "substitution."
In a sentence
Эта деталь идеально подходит как заменой старой.
This part is perfect as a replacement for the old one.
In this sentence, 'заменой' is used as a noun in instrumental case to denote 'as a replacement' or 'by way of replacing'.
Учитель предложил книгу в качестве заменой пропущенной лекции.
The teacher suggested the book as a substitute for the missed lecture.
Here, 'заменой' functions as an instrumental describing the substitution offered in place of something else.
Заменой прогулки стала интересная игра.
An interesting game replaced the walk.
'Заменой' acts as an instrumental noun, indicating the entity taking the place of or substituting.
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