Words convey various meanings to various people; but this does not fundamentally change the meaning of a word in terms of Semantics, which has to do with meaning from the perspective of connotation. However, at the level of Pragmatics, which deals with meaning in context, words can mean anything from the perspective of the user. The post Surpass vs Supersede: Correct Usage with examples focuses on the appropriate use of these two words which most people misuse.

Let me give you an example: Charles Dickens, a British novelist, in The Pickwick Papers, said, ‘It’s my opinion, sir, that this meeting is drunk.’ The way this surprises you is also the way someone gets surprised when you use ‘surpass’ when you should use ‘supersede’. So let us examine these words closely…

Surpass vs Supersede: Correct Usage
There is nothing categorically wrong with these two words but the way we tend to use them is what brings the error. Many use the word ‘supersede’ to mean ‘surpass’ in their expressions. Harry S. Truman, a former US President said in one of his quotes, ‘It is ignorance that causes most mistakes…’ But ignorance is not an excuse! Have you heard some people say?

The strength of an elephant supersedes that of a cow.
The speed of a Bugatti supersedes that of a Ferrari.
A doctor supersedes a teacher in terms of social prestige.

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