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preempt vs supplant

supplant vs preempt

preempt is a noun but supplant is not a noun.

preempt and supplant both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preempt Yes No Yes No
supplant No No Yes No
As verbs, supplant is a hypernym of preempt; that is, supplant is a word with a broader meaning than preempt:
  • preempt: take the place of or have precedence over
  • supplant: take the place or move into the position of
Other hypernyms of preempt include replace, supersede, supervene upon.
preempt (noun) supplant (noun)
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
preempt (verb) supplant (verb)
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
Difference between preempt and supplant

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