supplant
/səˈplænt/
Group 26Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To supersede or replace GRE
Example in Context
Digital media has gradually supplanted print journalism, though many argue that the newer medium has not replicated the depth of the old.
Synonyms
replacedisplaceoust
Etymology
From Latin, implying replacing or uprooting something.
- supplantare (Latin) — to trip up
Memory Aid
🍲Sounds like “soup plant”
Imagine a soup plant uprooting a vegetable garden to take its place — it’s ready to SUPPLANT!
Visual Association
🌱A giant soup can replacing a thriving garden, taking over its space completely.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “supplant” mean on the GRE?
supplant (verb) means “To supersede or replace”. Digital media has gradually supplanted print journalism, though many argue that the newer medium has not replicated the depth of the old.
How to remember “supplant” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “supplant” sounds like “soup plant”. Imagine a soup plant uprooting a vegetable garden to take its place — it’s ready to SUPPLANT!
What are synonyms for “supplant”?
Common synonyms: replace, displace, oust.