⏮️precede

verb
/prɪˈsiːd/

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example Sentences

A short introduction will precede the main lecture.

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

Example Expressions

precede by

Synonyms

come before, lead, pave the way, herald, antecede
Entry 1
come before, lead, pave the way, herald
Entry 2
come before, lead, antecede, herald

Antonyms

follow, succeed, come after
Entry 1
follow, succeed
Entry 2
follow, succeed, come after

Collocations

events precede, ceremony precedes, precede discussion, precede statement, precede by, immediately precede, precede in time, preceding chapter
Entry 1
events precede, ceremony precedes, precede discussion, precede statement
Entry 2
precede by, immediately precede, precede in time, preceding chapter

More Example Sentences

In international politics, economic interests often take precedence over moral values.

Really, it's an unprecedented creation. Do you have to tell anything else about Vasanth Academy?

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