ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Supersede

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Supersede is a verb meaning (transitive) To take the place of.

Meaning

(transitive) To take the place of.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To displace in favor of itself.
  2. (Internet) An updated newsgroup post that supersedes an earlier version.

Example Sentences

Modern US culture has superseded the native forms.
Those older products have been superseded by our new range.
Rogue cancels and supersedes are being issued on a large scale against posters.
A new marshalling yard at Perth will supersede existing yards, and will secure greater economy and efficiency in working.

Word Forms

Synonyms for supersede

Depending on context, synonyms include replace, supplant, usurp.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include supplant, replace, substitute, overrule, cancel, rescind.

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