Definitions

precede

[pri-seed] / prɪˈsid /

VERB

go ahead of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate foreshadow predate presage

STRONG

antecede antedate guide harbinger head herald introduce lead outrank pace pioneer preexist preface rank scout time usher

WEAK

be ahead of come first forerun go before go in advance have a head start head up in space light the way pave the way ring in run ahead take precedence

Antonyms

STRONG

end finish follow obey

WEAK

go after

Example Sentences

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The week preceding the main draws was once a peaceful time, with sparse crowds watching qualifying and the players practising behind closed doors.

From BBC

Like with the preceding rally, it’d be fair to say the pullback has run too far, too fast, the strategist says.

From The Wall Street Journal

There have been more sign-ups in the past month than in the three months preceding it.

From Barron's

Film screenings were preceded by an elegiac video honoring him.

From The Wall Street Journal

Having won the preceding ODI series 2-1, England were looking to take their form into the shortest format as they build up to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month.

From BBC

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