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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Most postwar recessions were preceded by oil price spikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

That coincides with the stock’s high in February 2025, which preceded a sharp 25% tumble in less than two months.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

As often in such large-scale attacks, it was preceded by warnings and criticism has been mounting over the authorities' failure to act on these advance signals, Le Cour Grandmaison says.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 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