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precede

verb
/prɪˈsiːd/

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example Sentences

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

A short introduction will precede the main lecture.

Example Expressions

precede by

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

Related Vocabularies

To state or order authoritatively; to say aloud words to be written down.
to freely transfer something to someone
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To instill an idea or attitude by persistent instruction.
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

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