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supplant

supplant is a synonym of overthrow

verb [ suh-plant ]

supplant is another word for overthrow

Overthrow means to remove someone from power, typically by force (The rebels aimed to overthrow the government).

Supplant means to replace or take the place of someone or something, often by force or strategy (New technology has supplanted older methods).

✅ Both words describe the act of taking over or replacing.

Overthrow implies a forceful removal, while supplant suggests a more strategic or gradual replacement (They planned to overthrow the dictator; The smartphone has supplanted the old flip phone).

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jocular

jocular is a synonym of funny

adjective [ jok-yuh-ler ]

jocular is another word for funny

Funny means causing laughter or amusement (That joke was really funny).

Jocular means characterized by joking or being playful (His jocular manner made everyone feel at ease).

✅ Both words describe something related to humor.

Funny is more commonly used in everyday language, while jocular often describes a person’s humorous demeanor (She told a funny story; Your jocular personality is infectious).

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watercraft

watercraft is a synonym of boat

noun [ wot-ter-kraft ]

watercraft is another word for boat

✅ A boat is a small vessel for traveling on water (We took a boat out on the lake).

✅ A watercraft refers to any vehicle used for traveling on water (The marina was full of various watercraft).

✅ Both terms describe vehicles designed for water travel.

✅ A boat typically refers to smaller vessels, while watercraft is a broader term that includes all types of water vehicles (The boat sailed smoothly; The harbor was full of jet skis, catamarans, and other watercraft).

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