verb
supplant
Supplant (verb) means to take over the position that something or someone else used to have.
verb
1
To take over the position that something or someone else used to have.
"Will online dictionaries ever supplant paper dictionaries?"
2
To pull something out or remove it by force.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English supplanten or supplaunten, from Old French supplanter, from Latin supplantō (“trip up”), from sub (“from below, under”) and planta (“sole”).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of supplant?
"supplant" (verb) means to take over the position that something or someone else used to have.
What is another word for supplant?
Other words for "supplant" include supersede, replace.
What is the opposite of supplant?
Opposites of "supplant" include found, erect.
What are the different meanings of supplant?
"supplant" has 2 main meanings: 1. To take over the position that something or someone else used to have; 2. To pull something out or remove it by force.
