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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Its argument involved laying out Kaley's struggles with her family and challenges in school, which they said preceded her use of Meta's Instagram starting at the age of nine.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

High analyst optimism in February 2022 preceded an 18% S&P 500 decline that year.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Citrini’s essay ends with a line that deserves more attention than the doom that preceded it: “The canary is still alive.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

The dreaded Hindenburg Omen, a technical indicator that has preceded stock market swoons, flashed several times in January and February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

His honorable reputation preceded him, and his word was his bond— you could always trust what he said.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson