supplant — to replace someone or something, especially by force or through scheming
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to replace someone or something, especially by force or through scheming
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈplænt/
Example Sentences
- The smartphone supplanted the pager faster than you can say 'beep beep'.
- Digital streaming services have supplanted traditional television broadcasting.
- My cat thinks he can supplant me as the head of the household.
supplant
VERB[/səˈplænt/]
to replace someone or something, especially by force or through scheming
The new streaming app will supplant traditional cable TV in most homes.
The young plant will supplant what nature won't grant!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'supplantare,' composed of 'sub-' (under) and 'planta' (sole of the foot), literally meaning 'to trip up' or 'to overthrow by tripping.' The word evolved to mean replacing someone through cunning or force.
Breakdown
sub- (under) + plant (foot/sole) + -ant (agent suffix) = supplant (to trip up, to replace)
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📝Examples
“The smartphone supplanted the pager faster than you can say 'beep beep'.”
“Digital streaming services have supplanted traditional television broadcasting.”
“My cat thinks he can supplant me as the head of the household.”
“Electric vehicles are gradually supplanting gasoline-powered cars.”
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