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смести́ть — meaning in English

smestit

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English meaning

supersede verb To take the place of something older or less effective, so that the earlier version is no longer used or valid.

Senses

смести́ть is used for these senses in English:

supersede (transitive) To take the place of.
supersede (transitive) To displace in favor of itself.

supersede — full definition

verb To take the place of something older or less effective, so that the earlier version is no longer used or valid.
verb To take over a position or role from someone, especially by being appointed in their place.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

замести́ть замеща́ть смеща́ть вы́теснить вытесня́ть