Antecede: meaning, definitions and examples

Rarely used in modern English, typically found in academic texts. It is interchangeable with 'precede' but less common.

• The cultural traditions that antecede the colonial period are fascinating
• Geological formations that antecede human history provide valuable information

Commonly used to describe something that comes before another in a sequence or process. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

• The introduction will precede the main body of the report
• A sudden loud noise preceded the explosion

An informal way to describe something that happens earlier than another event, often used in everyday conversations.

• Your health should come before your job
• The appetizer will come before the main course

Often used to describe a series of events or actions that gradually result in a particular event. It can be used in both spoken and written language.

• All the preparations led up to the grand opening of the store
• Tensions in the region led up to the war