Precede: meaning, definitions and examples
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precede
[ prɪˈsiːd ]
in time or order
To come before something in time or order; to be earlier or prior in time or sequence.
Synonyms
antecede, come before, go before, lead up to
Examples of usage
- The main course is preceded by a salad.
- The meeting will be preceded by a short presentation.
- His retirement was preceded by several years of planning.
- The storm preceded a period of heavy rain.
- She always insists on being preceded by her title.
in rank or importance
To come before someone in rank, position, or importance.
Synonyms
be superior to, outrank, take precedence over
Examples of usage
- The CEO is preceded by the board of directors.
- Tradition dictates that the eldest son should precede his siblings in inheritance.
- His reputation as a great leader preceded him wherever he went.
Translations
Translations of the word "precede" in other languages:
🇵🇹 preceder
🇮🇳 पूर्ववर्ति होना
🇩🇪 vorangehen
🇮🇩 mendahului
🇺🇦 передувати
🇵🇱 poprzedzać
🇯🇵 先行する (せんこうする)
🇫🇷 précéder
🇪🇸 preceder
🇹🇷 önce gelmek
🇰🇷 앞서다
🇸🇦 سبق
🇨🇿 předcházet
🇸🇰 predchádzať
🇨🇳 先于 (xiānyú)
🇸🇮 predhajati
🇮🇸 fara á undan
🇰🇿 алдын ала
🇬🇪 წინსვლა
🇦🇿 əvvəlcədən getmək
🇲🇽 preceder
Word origin
The word 'precede' comes from the Latin word 'praecedere', which is a combination of 'prae' meaning 'before' and 'cedere' meaning 'to go'. It first appeared in English in the late 15th century. Throughout history, the concept of preceding or coming before has been important in various contexts, such as in chronology, hierarchy, and etiquette.