10 new English words for 2 March 2021, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.

1 Supersede (verb)

Supersede - Take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use).

Take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use).

Hindi meaning: स्थान लेना

Synonyms: Replace, Take the place of, Substitute for, Displace

Antonyms: Remove, Hold

Example: As the failings of the suburb become manifest, the gated community <strong>supersedes</strong> it.

2 Statute (noun)

Statute - A written law passed by a legislative body.

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Hindi meaning: अधिनियम

Synonyms: Law, Regulation, Enactment, Bill

Example: Rules are written to reflect the <strong>statutes</strong> passed in legislation.

3 Cement (verb)

Cement - To make a relationship, an agreement, etc. stronger.

To make a relationship, an agreement, etc. stronger.

Hindi meaning: मज़बूत बनाना

Synonyms: Strengthen, Toughen, Reinforce

Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine, Impair

Example: The two firms are expected to <strong>cement</strong> an agreement soon.

4 Swathes (noun)

Swathes - A broad strip or area of something.

A broad strip or area of something.

Hindi meaning: पट्टा

Synonyms: Area, Land, Sphere

Example: Broad <strong>swathes</strong> of China's industrial heartland are now chronically short of electricity

5 Outset (noun)

Outset - The start or beginning of something.

The start or beginning of something.

Hindi meaning: आरंभ

Synonyms: Start, Inception, Launch, Beginning

Antonyms: End, Finish

Example: At the <strong>outset</strong> of the war there appeared to be three scenarios facing allied forces.

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6 Oversee (verb)

Oversee - To watch somebody/something and make sure that a job or an activity is done correctly.

To watch somebody/something and make sure that a job or an activity is done correctly.

Hindi meaning: निरीक्षण करना

Synonyms: Supervise, Be in charge of, Look after

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore

Example: The Home Secretary <strong>oversees</strong> the police service.

7 Ambit (noun)

Ambit - The scope, extent, or bounds of something.

The scope, extent, or bounds of something.

Hindi meaning: सीमाचक्र

Synonyms: Scope, Range, Limits

Example: A solution is most likely to fall outside the <strong>ambit</strong> of the Constitution.

8 Sprawling (adjective)

Sprawling - Spreading in an untidy way.

Spreading in an untidy way.

Hindi meaning: बेतरतीबी से फैला हुआ

Synonyms: Straggling, Spreading, Stretching

Example: The restaurant has a <strong>sprawling</strong> indoor and outdoor dining area.

9 Compliance (noun)

Compliance - The practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority.

The practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority.

Hindi meaning: अनुकूलता

Synonyms: Agreement, Consent, Obedience

Antonyms: Disagreement, Dissent, Noncompliance

Example: Procedures that must be followed to ensure full <strong>compliance</strong> with the law

10 Mandate (noun)

Mandate - An official order or commission to do something.

An official order or commission to do something.

Hindi meaning: आज्ञापत्र

Synonyms: Directive, Command, Instruction

Antonyms: Denial, Veto, Breach

Example: A <strong>mandate</strong> to seek the release of political prisoners.

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