I want to replace a word with PHP preg_replace . It should not replace

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Asked: May 26, 20262026-05-26T03:30:18+00:00 2026-05-26T03:30:18+00:00

I want to replace a word with PHP preg_replace.
It should not replace the word if the characters /> exist before this word.

i.e.

this should be replaced if matched

$word = "foo";

this should not be replaced if matched

$word = "/>foo";

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Editorial Team · Answer 1 · 2026-05-26T03:30:19+00:00

Editorial Team

Here you are 😉

(?<!/>)foo

good luck

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