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precede

[ pri-seed ]

verb (used with object)

preceded, preceding.
  1. to go before, as in place, order, rank, importance, or time.
  2. to introduce by something preliminary; preface:

    to precede one's statement with a qualification.



verb (used without object)

preceded, preceding.
  1. to go or come before.

noun

  1. Journalism. copy printed at the beginning of a news story presenting late bulletins, editorial notes, or prefatory remarks.

precede

/ prɪˈsiːd /

verb

  1. to go or be before (someone or something) in time, place, rank, etc
  2. tr to preface or introduce
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • pre·ced·a·ble adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of precede1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English preceden, from Latin praecēdere; pre-, cede
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Word History and Origins

Origin of precede1

C14: via Old French from Latin praecēdere to go before, from prae before + cēdere to move
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Example Sentences

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Some were involved in the anti-government protests that preceded the outbreak of war on 7 October 2023 following Hamas's attack on Israel.

From BBC

Rigal is one of Los Angeles’ most prolific nightlife producers, with a reputation that precedes him.

Organisers have said local legend suggested the event, preceded by a procession through Hallaton in which hare pies are scattered, can trace its roots back 2,000 years.

From BBC

The pop-up, called the MLB Tokyo Series collection, preceded the two-game, season-opening series in Japan between the Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, and items soon hit the secondary market for four times the purchase price.

The launch precedes Sanchez and Bezos’ Venice, Italy, wedding in two months.

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