Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
supplant
verb
/səˈplant/
Definition
To take the place of someone or something that is no longer there or is less effective.
Examples
- The new technology may supplant traditional methods of production.
- As new ideas gain popularity, old practices tend to be supplanted.
- The younger generation often supplants the older one in certain cultural trends.
Meaning
Supplant means to replace one thing with another, especially when the latter is more efficient or better suited for a particular role.
Synonyms
- replace
- displace
- supersede
- overthrow
- oust
