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- [soo-per-seed]
- /ˌsu pərˈsid/
- /ˌsuː.pəˈsiːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [soo-per-seed]
- /ˌsu pərˈsid/
Definitions of supersede word
- verb with object supersede to replace in power, authority, effectiveness, acceptance, use, etc., as by another person or thing. 1
- verb with object supersede to set aside or cause to be set aside as void, useless, or obsolete, usually in favor of something mentioned; make obsolete: They superseded the old statute with a new one. 1
- verb with object supersede to succeed to the position, function, office, etc., of; supplant. 1
- abbreviation SUPERSEDE succeed 1
- verb supersede If something is superseded by something newer, it is replaced because it has become old-fashioned or unacceptable. 0
- verb supersede to take the place of (something old-fashioned or less appropriate); supplant 0
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Origin of supersede
First appearance:
before 1485 One of the 25% oldest English words
1485-95; < Latin supersedēre to sit above or upon, forbear, equivalent to super- super- + sedēre to sit1
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Parts of speech for Supersede
noun
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preposition
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exclamation
supersede popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
supersede usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for supersede
verb supersede
- abolish — If someone in authority abolishes a system or practice, they formally put an end to it.
- boot out — If someone boots you out of a job, organization, or place, you are forced to leave it.
- cast out — To cast out something or someone means to get rid of them because you do not like or need them, or do not want to take responsibility for them.
- come into — If someone comes into some money, some property, or a title, they inherit it.
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