Definition​ of
precede is the dictionary form of preceder Definition of precede
1
[ verb ] be earlier in time; go back further

Synonyms

forego antedate antecede predate

Examples

"Stone tools precede bronze tools"

2
[ verb ] come before

Synonyms

predate

Examples

"Most English adjectives precede the noun they modify"

3
[ verb ] be the predecessor of

Synonyms

come_before

Examples

"Bill preceded John in the long line of Susan's husbands"

4
[ verb ] move ahead (of others) in time or space

Synonyms

lead

5
[ verb ] furnish with a preface or introduction

Synonyms

preface introduce premise

Examples

"She always precedes her lectures with a joke" "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution"

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Similar Spelling

precede precedence priced precedent Procter proceed precedency precedented Priester procedure preceding procedural practised practiced pricket Proctor proceeds Prickett Prichett pressed preside

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