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Preposition after adjective

Replete with or in?

Replete is usually followed by with to mean full of something. Replete in is uncommon in modern English.

Quick answer

Which preposition follows replete?

The standard modern pattern is replete with + noun. Replete in is rare and usually sounds outdated or literary.

The report was replete with detailed statistics.
The novel is replete with historical references.
The garden was replete with wildflowers.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
replete with + noun

Showing abundance or fullness

Use replete with when something contains a large amount of something else.

The archive is replete with rare documents.
Her speech was replete with humour.
2
replete with + abstract noun

Describing rich detail or qualities

The noun can describe information, emotion, imagery, or style.

The film is replete with symbolism.
The article was replete with technical jargon.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
replete with
The textbook is replete with examples.
Standard modern pattern meaning full of something.
replete in
Replete in detail may appear in literary writing.
Rare and old-fashioned compared with replete with.
full of
The room was full of equipment.
More common and less formal alternative.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using replete in in ordinary modern English

Most modern contexts prefer replete with.

✕ The essay is replete in errors. ✓ The essay is replete with errors.

Using replete without a complement

Replete usually needs a phrase showing what fills something.

✓ The museum is replete with artefacts.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The documentary is replete ___ archival footage.
2. Which form sounds old-fashioned or literary today?
3. The speech was replete ___ emotional stories.

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Frequently asked questions

Is replete with formal?

Yes. It is more formal than full of.

Can replete in ever be correct?

It can appear in literary or older styles, but it is uncommon in modern standard English.

What does replete mean?

It means full of something, often in a rich or abundant way.

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