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How do you spell Supersede?

Correct spelling

supersede

Ends in SEDE, not CEDE. It's the only English word that does.

Why is supersede spelled this way?

SEDE not CEDE. This is the only English word ending in SEDE. All others (precede, recede, concede) end in CEDE. It comes from Latin supersedere, to sit above.

Common misspellings of supersede

supercedesuperceedsuperseedsuperceed

Example

The new policy will supersede the old one.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell supersede?+
The correct spelling is "supersede". Ends in SEDE, not CEDE. It's the only English word that does.
Is it supercede or supersede?+
The correct spelling is "supersede", not "supercede". This word gets 15,000+ monthly searches.

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