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substitute vs supersede

supersede vs substitute

substitute is a noun but supersede is not a noun.

substitute is an adjective but supersede is not an adjective.

substitute and supersede both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
substitute Yes Yes Yes No
supersede No No Yes No
As verbs, supersede is a hypernym of substitute; that is, supersede is a word with a broader meaning than substitute:
  • substitute: act as a substitute
  • supersede: take the place or move into the position of
Other hypernyms of substitute include replace, supervene upon, supplant.
substitute (noun) supersede (noun)
a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
substitute (adjective) supersede (adjective)
artificial and inferior
serving or used in place of another
capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
substitute (verb) supersede (verb)
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items take the place or move into the position of
be a substitute
act as a substitute
Difference between substitute and supersede

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