What does supplant mean?
Supplant means (transitive) To take the place of; to replace, to supersede..
Supplant
/səˈplɑːnt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To take the place of; to replace, to supersede..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To take the place of; to replace, to supersede.
- (transitive, obsolete) To uproot, to remove violently.
Example Sentences
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Trinculo, if you trouble him any more in's tale, by this hand, I will supplant some of your teeth.
Synonyms for supplant
Antonyms for supplant
Related Words
Word Forms
- supplants
- supplanting
- supplanted
- supplaunt
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for supplant?
Common synonyms include dethrone, oust, replace, supersede.
What is the opposite of supplant?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use supplant in a sentence?
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