supplant

verb
UK: /səˈplɑːnt/
US: /səˈplænt/

  1. To take the place of something, especially something old or no longer used.

    1. New technology will soon supplant old ways of doing things.
    2. The company decided to supplant its old software with a more efficient system.

  2. To replace one thing with another; often implying the new thing is better or more effective.

    1. He tried to supplant his rival in the affections of the boss.
    2. The latest gadgets threaten to supplant human interaction in many areas.

Synonyms

replace supersede displace succeed oust usurp
supplant adjective

  1. Having been replaced by something else.

    1. The old bridge is now supplant, so it is closed.
    2. The supplant technology is more advanced and efficient than its predecessor.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "supplant" in English means: To take the place of something, especially something old or no longer used., To replace one thing with another; often implying the new thing is better or more effective..

The phonetic transcription of "supplant" is /səˈplɑːnt/ in British English and /səˈplænt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "supplant": replace, supersede, displace, succeed, oust, usurp.

Example usage of "supplant": "New technology will soon supplant old ways of doing things.". More examples on the page.