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preceded

[pri-see-did] / prɪˈsi dɪd /

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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Preceded by a setting of the Kaddish and opening with an evergreen reproof of antisemitism, the symphony is the kind of music that welcomes reflection.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2022

Preceded in death by his beloved cat Kitters, he left his family with a sage, final Bunkyism soon before he passed.

From Fox News • May 22, 2020

Preceded by an intro of greatest hits from the Marvel films of the past decade, all centered on the ongoing Infinity Stones storyline, the reel promised a Marvel mash-up on an unprecedented scale.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2017

Preceded by two bagpipers, they filed in quietly, many in black leather vests, sunglasses and ball caps.

From Washington Post • May 28, 2016

Preceded by musicians and sweet singers, A long procession passed the city-gate, And, traversing the winding maze of streets, Climbed to the Capitol.

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 4 October 1848 by Various