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supersede vs step in

step in vs supersede

supersede and step in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
supersede No No Yes No
step in No No Yes No
As verbs, step in is a hyponym of supersede; that is, step in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than supersede:
  • supersede: take the place or move into the position of
  • step in: act as a substitute
Other hyponyms of supersede include deputise, deputize, substitute, displace, preempt, usurp, oust.
supersede (verb) step in (verb)
take the place or move into the position of get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
act as a substitute
Difference between supersede and step in

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