precede (Meaning)
precede (v)
be earlier in time; go back further
come before
be the predecessor of
move ahead (of others) in time or space
furnish with a preface or introduction
Synonyms & Antonyms of precede
FAQs About the word precede
be earlier in time; go back further, come before, be the predecessor of, move ahead (of others) in time or space, furnish with a preface or introduction
predate, forego,antedate,antecede, preexist
succeed,follow, succeed, follow, postdate,postdate,
The preamble precedes the articles in the constitution.
A loud crash preceded the earthquake.
The introduction precedes the main text of the book.
A fever often precedes the onset of an illness.