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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“Historically, stress in financials has often preceded periods of slower economic activity.”

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Federal data shows dozens of close calls on runways preceded the LaGuardia crash.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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 sell-off - part of a global correction in traditional software and IT stocks - preceded the market nervousness caused by recent geopolitical uncertainty, and is particularly significant for India.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Before they could say more than “fine,” the dungeon door opened and Slughorn’s belly preceded him out of the door.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling