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supplant vs preempt

preempt vs supplant

supplant is not a noun while preempt is a noun.

supplant and preempt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
supplant No No Yes No
preempt Yes No Yes No
As verbs, preempt is a hyponym of supplant; that is, preempt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than supplant:
  • supplant: take the place or move into the position of
  • preempt: take the place of or have precedence over
Other hyponyms of supplant include deputise, deputize, step in, substitute, displace, usurp, oust.
supplant (noun) preempt (noun)
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
supplant (verb) preempt (verb)
take the place or move into the position of acquire for oneself before others can do so
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 supplant and preempt

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