The younger generation will eventually supplant the old.
年轻一代最终将取代老一代。
What is a synonym for the word “supplant” as used in the following sentence? Despite the popularity of new gadgets, traditional crafts and skills have not been entirely supplanted in the community.
A — replaced. “supplant” means v. replace; displace; oust
The ambitious deputy schemed for years to ______ the aging king.
B — supplant. “supplant” means v. replace; displace; oust
supplant — v. replace; displace; oust. In Chinese: 取代；排挤.
supplant is pronounced /səˈplænt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sup · plant.
The younger generation will eventually supplant the old. (年轻一代最终将取代老一代。)
replace, supersede — all close in meaning to supplant (v. replace; displace; oust).
Yes. supplant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
sup- (under) + plant (plant) → replace, oust.