Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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preempt | Yes | No | Yes | No |
supersede | No | No | Yes | No |
preempt (noun) | supersede (noun) |
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a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding |
preempt (verb) | supersede (verb) |
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acquire for oneself before others can do so | take the place or move into the position of |
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge | |
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land) | |
take the place of or have precedence over |