usurped

CEFRC1

/jˌuˈsɜrpt/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Taken by force or without the legal right.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of usurp

Examples

  • Baroque architecture was once considered new wave, before it was usurped by Rococo architecture.

  • The kingdom was usurped by the king's cousin.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2

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In context

  • They usurped the victory.

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Question 1 · Quick check

The dictator blank the throne after the king was exiled to a distant island.

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