supersede

su·per·sede

vt \ˌsü-pər-ˈsēd\

su·per·sed·edsu·per·sed·ing

Definition of SUPERSEDE

1

a : to cause to be set aside b : to force out of use as inferior

2

: to take the place or position of

3

: to displace in favor of another

— su·per·sed·er noun

Examples of SUPERSEDE

1. This edition supersedes the previous one.
2. Former stars were being superseded by younger actors.

Origin of SUPERSEDE

Middle English (Scots) superceden to defer, from Middle French, from Latin supersedēre to sit on top, refrain from, from super- + sedēre to sit — more at sit

First Known Use: 1654

Related to SUPERSEDE

Synonyms: cut out, displace, displant, relieve, substitute, replace, supplant

Related Words: preempt, usurp

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Rhymes with SUPERSEDE

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