Definitions
- Referring to the act of replacing someone or something in a position of power or authority. - Talking about taking over a role or position that was previously held by someone else. - Describing the process of displacing someone or something from a position of power or influence.
- Referring to the act of removing someone or something from a particular place or position. - Talking about the process of forcing someone or something out of their home or usual location. - Describing the act of taking over a space or position that was previously occupied by someone or something else.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of taking over or replacing someone or something.
- 2Both words involve a shift in position or location.
- 3Both words can be used in a variety of contexts, including social, political, and environmental situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Supplant implies a deliberate and intentional act of replacing someone or something, while displace can refer to a more accidental or unintentional shift in position.
- 2Connotation: Supplant has a more negative connotation, suggesting a hostile takeover or usurpation of power, while displace can have a more neutral or even positive connotation, such as in the case of environmental conservation efforts.
- 3Usage: Supplant is more commonly used in formal or academic contexts, while displace is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Scope: Supplant is often used in situations involving power or authority, while displace can be used in a wider range of contexts, including physical displacement or relocation.
Remember this!
Supplant and displace are synonyms that both refer to the act of taking over or replacing someone or something. However, supplant implies a more deliberate and intentional act of replacing someone or something in a position of power or authority, while displace can refer to a more accidental or unintentional shift in position or location. Additionally, supplant has a more negative connotation, while displace can have a more neutral or even positive connotation.
