supersede
/ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/
su · per · sede
ˌsuː · pər · ˈsiːd
English Definition
v. replace; take over; displace
Significado en Español
reemplazar, sustituir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thay thế
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Example Sentence
The new technology will supersede the old one.
新技术将取代旧技术。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
super-(above) + sede (sit) → to replace, to supplant.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “supersede”.
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A
Replace
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B
Create
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C
Build
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D
Support
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A — Replace.
“supersede” means v. replace; take over; displace
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
New digital maps have now largely ______ the old paper ones entirely.
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supersede
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B
preserve
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C
keep
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D
restore
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A — supersede.
“supersede” means v. replace; take over; displace
Common questions about “supersede”
What does “supersede” mean?
supersede — v. replace; take over; displace. In Chinese: 取代；替代.
How do you pronounce “supersede”?
supersede is pronounced /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: su · per · sede.
How do you use “supersede” in a sentence?
The new technology will supersede the old one. (新技术将取代旧技术。)
What are synonyms for “supersede”?
replace, supplant — all close in meaning to supersede (v. replace; take over; displace).
Is “supersede” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. supersede appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “supersede”?
super-(above) + sede (sit) → to replace, to supplant.
