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preempt vs replace

replace vs preempt

preempt is a noun but replace is not a noun.

preempt and replace both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preempt Yes No Yes No
replace No No Yes No
As verbs, replace is a hypernym of preempt; that is, replace is a word with a broader meaning than preempt:
  • preempt: take the place of or have precedence over
  • replace: take the place or move into the position of
Other hypernyms of preempt include supersede, supervene upon, supplant.
preempt (noun) replace (noun)
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
preempt (verb) replace (verb)
acquire for oneself before others can do so substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge put something back where it belongs
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land) put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
take the place of or have precedence over take the place or move into the position of
Difference between preempt and replace

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