supercede

/ˌsuːpərˈsɛd/ (SOO-er-SED)

Definitions

1. verb

to take the place of something else, especially a law, rule, or agreement

“The new law will supersede the old one next year.”

2. verb

to be better or more successful than someone or something else

“She will supersede her brother as the company’s CEO.”

3. noun

something that takes the place of something else

“The new policy is a supersede to the old one.”

Synonyms

  • replace
  • supersede
  • takeover

Antonyms

  • precede
  • precede