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come first

VERB

antedate

Synonyms

STRONG

antecede backdate go before misdate precede predate

WEAK

anachronize date back forerun

Antonyms

STRONGEST

come after follow go after postdate

VERB

lead

Synonyms

STRONGEST

surpass

STRONG

exceed excel outdo outstrip precede preface transcend usher

WEAK

be ahead blaze a trail

Antonyms

STRONG

be inferior fail lose

WEAK

fall behind

VERB

precede

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 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

VERB

predate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate foreshadow outrank presage

STRONG

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

WEAK

be ahead of 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

VERB

rank

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stand

STRONG

antecede belong outrank precede

WEAK

be classed be worth count among forerun go ahead of go before have the advantage take the lead

Example Sentences

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And Southwest Airlines was an answer on Jeopardy: “In 2026, this airline ended its longtime first come, first seated policy & is assigning 8C and 27A like all the other carriers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

It’s just because our experience should come first.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Here’s the cold, hard truth: It’s your life’s work and your sacrifices, so your needs must come first.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

"Let the country's interests come first, regardless of political party or ambition. Let us move forward without hatred, resentment, or bitterness to build that wonderful Venezuela."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

But, I have no other choice—my family must come first.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

come first

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