supersede
/ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/
Group 10Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To take the place of something or someone previously in authority or use GRE
Example in Context
The new guidelines supersede all previous protocols and take effect immediately across every department in the organization.
Synonyms
replacedisplacesucceed
Etymology
To take the place or priority of something else by sitting above it.
- supersedere (Latin) — to sit above
Memory Aid
🌱Sounds like “super seed”
When you plant a SUPER SEED, it SUPERSCEDES all the other plants, growing taller than them all!
Visual Association
🏆A new champion stands on the podium, while the previous winner looks on, illustrating how one can supersede another.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “supersede” mean on the GRE?
supersede (verb) means “To take the place of something or someone previously in authority or use”. The new guidelines supersede all previous protocols and take effect immediately across every department in the organization.
How to remember “supersede” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “supersede” sounds like “super seed”. When you plant a SUPER SEED, it SUPERSCEDES all the other plants, growing taller than them all!
What are synonyms for “supersede”?
Common synonyms: replace, displace, succeed.