Supersede
verb
To replace something, often by something newer or better.
The old model of phone has been superseded by the newer, more advanced model.
Often appears as...
- supersede the old model
- supersede the previous version
verb
To take the position, job, place, etc. of something or someone else.
John was superseded in his job by his junior colleague.
Often appears as...
- supersede in position
- supersede in office
verb
To set aside or cause to be set aside as void, useless, or obsolete, usually in favor of something mentioned; make obsolete.
They passed a new law that supersedes all previous laws regarding this issue.
Often appears as...
- supersede a law
- supersede an order
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To disregard as of no use or value.
He is the kind of person who would supersede any advice that doesn't align with his belief.
Often appears as...
- supersede advice
- supersede suggestion
verb
To replace something, often by something newer or better.
The old model of phone has been superseded by the newer, more advanced model.
Often appears as...
- supersede the old model
- supersede the previous version
verb
To take the position, job, place, etc. of something or someone else.
John was superseded in his job by his junior colleague.
Often appears as...
- supersede in position
- supersede in office
verb
To set aside or cause to be set aside as void, useless, or obsolete, usually in favor of something mentioned; make obsolete.
They passed a new law that supersedes all previous laws regarding this issue.
Often appears as...
- supersede a law
- supersede an order
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To disregard as of no use or value.
He is the kind of person who would supersede any advice that doesn't align with his belief.
Often appears as...
- supersede advice
- supersede suggestion
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Progress Implied
Use 'supersede' to indicate progress or improvement when something is replaced.
Electric cars may soon supersede gasoline vehicles.
Pro Tip 2/3Total Replacement
'Supersede' often means a total replacement, not just a partial change.
Streaming services have superseded DVDs completely.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Superior
The new item doesn't have to be better for everyone; 'supersede' focuses on what's new.
Touch screens superseded physical keyboards on phones.
Pro Tip 1/3Progress Implied
Use 'supersede' to indicate progress or improvement when something is replaced.
Electric cars may soon supersede gasoline vehicles.
Pro Tip 2/3Total Replacement
'Supersede' often means a total replacement, not just a partial change.
Streaming services have superseded DVDs completely.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Superior
The new item doesn't have to be better for everyone; 'supersede' focuses on what's new.
Touch screens superseded physical keyboards on phones.
Pro Tip 1/3Progress Implied
Use 'supersede' to indicate progress or improvement when something is replaced.
Electric cars may soon supersede gasoline vehicles.
Pro Tip 2/3Total Replacement
'Supersede' often means a total replacement, not just a partial change.
Streaming services have superseded DVDs completely.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Superior
The new item doesn't have to be better for everyone; 'supersede' focuses on what's new.
Touch screens superseded physical keyboards on phones.
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Video examples
Who was Confucius? -...
Confucius also believed that because the love and respect we learn in the family are fundamental to all other virtues, personal duties to family sometimes supersede obligations to the state. So when one duke bragged that his subjects were so upright that a son testified against his own father
Video examples
Lifesaving scientific...
And the reason I built these tools is for moments like this. I have black things in my hair -- Manu This is a school in the Bay Area. The living world far supersedes our imagination
Video examples
Who was Confucius? -...
Confucius also believed that because the love and respect we learn in the family are fundamental to all other virtues, personal duties to family sometimes supersede obligations to the state. So when one duke bragged that his subjects were so upright that a son testified against his own father
Video examples
Lifesaving scientific...
And the reason I built these tools is for moments like this. I have black things in my hair -- Manu This is a school in the Bay Area. The living world far supersedes our imagination
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Quote examples
Dian Fossey
American Scientist
Any observer is an intruder in the domain of a wild animal and must remember that the rights of that animal supersede human interests. An observer must also keep in mind that an animal's memories of one day's contact might well be reflected in the following day's behavior.
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Steve Schmidt
American Businessman
As a conservative myself that, you know, generally I would have a point of view that less regulation is better than more regulation, but less regulation shouldn't supersede a tax on the fundamentally important institutions that sustain a democratic republic.
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Emily Dickinson
American Poet
God is not so wary as we, else He would give us no friends, lest we forget Him! The charms of the heaven in the bush are superseded, I fear, by the heaven in the hand, occasionally.
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Eugene Levy
Canadian Actor
I can't do comedy that is cutting and vicious. If I knew I'd said something that was going to make someone feel bad, well, that supersedes everything.
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George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
Prayer, among sane people, has never superseded practical efforts to secure the desired end.
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Halle Berry
American Actress
Career is important, but nothing really supersedes my roles as a mother.
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Clayton Kershaw
American Athlete
I don't turn off being a dad. It supersedes being a baseball player.
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Bret Michaels
American Musician
I always think in life passion supersedes everything.
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Darren Criss
American Actor
I never let my politics supersede my manners.
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Mary Beth Whitehead
American Celebrity
Nature's laws have to supersede man's law.
Quote examples
Dian Fossey
American Scientist
Any observer is an intruder in the domain of a wild animal and must remember that the rights of that animal supersede human interests. An observer must also keep in mind that an animal's memories of one day's contact might well be reflected in the following day's behavior.
Quote examples
Steve Schmidt
American Businessman
As a conservative myself that, you know, generally I would have a point of view that less regulation is better than more regulation, but less regulation shouldn't supersede a tax on the fundamentally important institutions that sustain a democratic republic.
Quote examples
Emily Dickinson
American Poet
God is not so wary as we, else He would give us no friends, lest we forget Him! The charms of the heaven in the bush are superseded, I fear, by the heaven in the hand, occasionally.
Quote examples
Eugene Levy
Canadian Actor
I can't do comedy that is cutting and vicious. If I knew I'd said something that was going to make someone feel bad, well, that supersedes everything.
Quote examples
George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
Prayer, among sane people, has never superseded practical efforts to secure the desired end.
Quote examples
Halle Berry
American Actress
Career is important, but nothing really supersedes my roles as a mother.
Quote examples
Clayton Kershaw
American Athlete
I don't turn off being a dad. It supersedes being a baseball player.
Quote examples
Bret Michaels
American Musician
I always think in life passion supersedes everything.
Quote examples
Darren Criss
American Actor
I never let my politics supersede my manners.
Quote examples
Mary Beth Whitehead
American Celebrity
Nature's laws have to supersede man's law.
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