supersede
Replace something with something newer or better
Examples
In a meeting
“This new guideline supersedes all previous versions.”
Over coffee
“Streaming services have superseded cable TV for most people.”
Why this word
replace
Supersede implies taking the place of something by being superior or more current, while replace is neutral about improvement
substitute
Supersede means to displace by being better or newer, while substitute may be temporary or equivalent
override
Supersede means to make obsolete and take precedence permanently, while override suggests temporary or situational dominance
Usage tip
Use when something officially replaces and makes obsolete what came before
Etymology
Latin 'super' (above) + 'sedere' (to sit)
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