Supersede Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Supersede [soo-per-seed]

VERB

To replace in power.
To replace in use because of something becoming old-fashioned or unacceptable.
To set aside as void or useless usually in consideration of something mentioned.
To displace in favour of another.
To force out of use.

Example

"The latest version of the app supersedes all the competitor's apps."

"New research supersedes all the previous research that is wrong."

Synonyms

Annul, Overrule, Repudiate, Supplant, Desert, Discard, Displace, Forsake, Oust, Usurp

Antonyms

Keep, Retain, Stay, Support, Submit, Accept, Lower