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supersede
What does supersede mean?
supersede (verb): to take the place of.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use supersede in a sentence?
- Those older products have been superseded by our new range. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce supersede?
/ˌsupɚˈsid/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does supersede come from?
From Middle French superseder (“postpone, defer”), from Latin supersedēre, from super (“over”) + sedēre (“to sit”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of supersede?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “supersede” mean?
to live or reside in
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emerge from the eggs
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to take the place of
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to do things quickly
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Which word is closest in meaning to “supersede”?
warrant
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deposit
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qualify
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replace
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