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View usage for: (suːpəʳsiːd) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense supersedes, present participle superseding, past tense, past participle supersededverb [usually passive]If something is superseded by something newer, it is replaced because it has become old-fashioned or unacceptable. Hand tools are relics of the past that have now been superseded by the machine. [be VERB-ed] [Also VERB noun ] More Synonyms of supersede supersede in British English (ˌsuːpəˈsiːd) verb (transitive)1. to take the place of (something old-fashioned or less appropriate); supplant 2. to replace in function, office, etc; succeed 3. to discard or set aside or cause to be set aside as obsolete or inferior Derived forms supersedable (ˌsuperˈsedable) adjective supersedence (ˌsuperˈsedence) noun superseder (ˌsuperˈseder) noun supersedure (ˌsuːpəˈsiːdʒə) noun supersession (ˌsuːpəˈsɛʃən) noun Word origin C15: via Old French from Latin supersedēre to sit above, from super- + sedēre to sit supersede in American English (ˌsupərˈsid) verb transitiveWord forms: ˌsuperˈseded or ˌsuperˈseding1. to cause to be set aside or dropped from use as inferior or obsolete and replaced by something else 2. to take the place of in office, function, etc.; succeed 3. to remove or cause to be removed so as to make way for another; supplant SIMILAR WORDS: reˈplace Derived forms superseder (ˌsuperˈseder) noun supersedure (ˌsuperˈsedure) (ˌsupərˈsidʒər) US noun or ˌsuperˈsedence (ˌsupərˈsidəns) Word origin MFr superseder, to leave off, give over < L supersedere, lit., to sit over, preside over, forbear: see super- & sit Examples of 'supersede' in a sentencesupersede This has now been superseded by new information received only today.But these manoeuvres were quickly superseded by the threat of civil war.Like cassette players and wind-up windows, the humble wing mirror is about to be superseded by technology. In other languagessupersede British English: supersede VERB If something is superseded by something newer, it is replaced because it has become old-fashioned or unacceptable. Hand tools are relics of the past that have now been superseded by the machine. - American English: supersede
- Brazilian Portuguese: suplantar
- Chinese: 取代
- European Spanish: suplantar
- French: remplacer
- German: ablösen
- Italian: sostituire
- Japanese: 取って代わる
- Korean: 대체되다
- European Portuguese: suplantar
- Latin American Spanish: suplantar
Definition to replace (someone) in function or office It seems unlikely that democratically created dictionaries will supersede traditional ones. Synonyms take over fill or step into (someone's) boots Additional synonymsThese factories have displaced tourism. Synonyms replace, succeed, take over from, supersede, oust, usurp, supplant, take the place of, crowd out, fill or step into (someone's) boots Definition to force (someone) out of a position The leaders have been ousted from power by nationalists. Synonyms expel, turn out, dismiss, exclude, exile, discharge, throw out, relegate, displace, topple, banish, eject, depose, evict, dislodge, unseat, dispossess, send packing, turf out (informal), disinherit, drum out, show someone the door, give the bum's rush (slang), throw out on your ear (informal) Definition to rule or decide against (an argument or decision) The Court of Appeal overruled the original decision. Synonyms reverse, alter, cancel, recall, discount, overturn, set aside, override, repeal, quash, revoke, disallow, rescind, rule against, invalidate, annul, nullify, outvote, countermand, make null and void Additional synonymsDefinition to take (clothing) off He removed his jacket. Synonyms take off, pull off, peel off, slip out of, climb out of, doff, divest yourself of Definition to take the place of (someone or something) He may be supplanted by a younger man. Synonyms replace, oust, displace, supersede, remove, take over, undermine, overthrow, unseat, take the place ofHe eventually took Charlie's place in the band. Synonyms replace, relieve, substitute for, cover for, take over from, act for, stand in for, fill in for, be a substitute for Definition to seize a position or power without authority Did she usurp his place in his mother's heart? Synonyms seize, take over, assume, take, appropriate, wrest, commandeer, arrogate, infringe upon, lay hold of |