Definitions
- Referring to a new technology or idea replacing an old one. - Talking about a person or thing taking the place of another in a position or role. - Describing an action that replaces something else because it is better or more effective.
- Referring to a person or vehicle passing another one on the road or track. - Talking about a situation where something unexpected happens and changes the course of events. - Describing a feeling of being overwhelmed or consumed by something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve one thing taking the place of another.
- 2Both can be used to describe a change in position or status.
- 3Both words have a sense of one thing being replaced by another.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Supersede refers to a replacement that is planned or intentional, while overtake can refer to a sudden or unexpected change.
- 2Usage: Supersede is typically used in formal or technical contexts, while overtake is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Direction: Supersede implies that the new thing is better or more advanced than the old one, while overtake does not necessarily imply superiority.
- 4Connotation: Supersede has a neutral or positive connotation, while overtake can have negative connotations, such as being overwhelmed or out of control.
Remember this!
Supersede and overtake are synonyms that both involve one thing taking the place of another. However, supersede is typically used in formal or technical contexts and refers to a planned or intentional replacement that is better or more advanced than the old one. On the other hand, overtake is more commonly used in everyday language and can refer to a sudden or unexpected change, with no implication of superiority.
