supersede

verb
UK: /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/
US: /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

  1. To take the place of something old or not useful anymore.

    1. New rules supersede the old ones.
    2. The updated software will eventually supersede the current version as users upgrade.

  2. To replace something, especially something older or more basic.

    1. This bill will supersede that law.
    2. The company's new policy is intended to supersede all previous guidelines on employee conduct.

Synonyms

replace succeed supplant override displace overrule
supersede transitive-verb

  1. To be more important than something else.

    1. Safety should supersede all else.
    2. In times of crisis, the need for immediate action can sometimes supersede long-term planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "supersede" in English means: To take the place of something old or not useful anymore., To replace something, especially something older or more basic..

The phonetic transcription of "supersede" is /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/ in British English and /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "supersede": replace, succeed, supplant, override, displace, overrule.

Example usage of "supersede": "New rules supersede the old ones.". More examples on the page.