What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
displacing
Example
The new technology is displacing traditional methods of production. [displacing: verb]
Example
The construction of the new building will displace several families living in the area. [displace: verb]
supersede
Example
The new law will supersede the old one. [supersede: verb]
Example
The new manager will supersede the current one next month. [supersede: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Displacing is more commonly used in everyday language, while supersede is more formal and less common.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between displacing and supersede?
Supersede is more formal and less common than displacing, making it more appropriate for use in formal contexts such as legal or academic writing.
