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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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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Her presence was preceded by the smell of her perfume, something fruity and bubbly that threatened to choke Dimple with two hands.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon