Precede
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪˈsiːd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Precede is a verb meaning (transitive) To go before, go in front of.
Meaning
(transitive) To go before, go in front of.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To cause to be preceded; to preface; to introduce.
- (transitive) To have higher rank than (someone or something else).
- Brief editorial preface (usually to an article or essay).
Example Sentences
Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide.
It has been usual to precede hostilities by a public declaration communicated to the enemy.
But harm precedes not sin: onely our Foe / Tempting affronts us with his foul esteem / Of our integritie
An interesting feature in the weeks preceding the diversions was the provision of a road-learning train to familiarise main line drivers with the alternative route.
Word Forms
- precedes
- preceding
- preceded
Synonyms for precede
Depending on context, synonyms include forego, antecede, lead, antedate, predate.
Antonyms for precede
Common opposites include succeed, follow, postdate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forego, antecede, antedate, predate, lead, prior.
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