supplant (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /səˈplɑːnt/

Definition

To take the place of someone or something that is old, no longer useful, or not effective.

Examples

• The new software will supplant the older version.

• Electric cars are beginning to supplant gasoline-powered vehicles.

• He hoped his new ideas would supplant the traditional methods.

How to Use supplant

supplant something (prepositional phrase)

To replace something. — "The invention of the printing press began to supplant handwritten manuscripts."

supplant someone (prepositional phrase)

To replace someone in a position or role. — "The younger generation is poised to supplant the older leaders in the company."

Synonyms of supplant

Words with a similar meaning to supplant:

• replace
• substitute
• displace
• supersede

Antonyms of supplant

Words with the opposite meaning to supplant:

• establish
• maintain

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