Preceded: meaning, definitions and examples

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preceded

 

[ prɪˈsiːdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sequence, order

To precede means to come before something in time, order, or position. It can refer to events, dates, or even elements in a sequence. For instance, in history, one event may precede another, signifying its place in chronology. Additionally, it can describe physical placement, where one object is in front of another.

Synonyms

antecede, forego, foreshadow, predate.

Examples of usage

  • The meeting was preceded by a lengthy discussion.
  • He preceded the introduction with a brief history.
  • The letter was preceded by a note.
  • Her arrival preceded that of her colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "preceded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 precedido

🇮🇳 पूर्व

🇩🇪 vorangegangen

🇮🇩 didahului

🇺🇦 попередній

🇵🇱 poprzedzony

🇯🇵 前に

🇫🇷 précédé

🇪🇸 precedido

🇹🇷 önce gelen

🇰🇷 앞선

🇸🇦 مُقدّم

🇨🇿 předcházející

🇸🇰 predchádzajúci

🇨🇳 先前的

🇸🇮 predhodni

🇮🇸 fyrirfram

🇰🇿 алдынғы

🇬🇪 წინა

🇦🇿 əvvəlki

🇲🇽 precedido

Etymology

The word 'precede' originates from the Latin word 'praecedere', which means 'to go before'. The Latin term is composed of 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'cedere' meaning 'to go'. As it entered Middle English in the early 15th century, the spelling evolved to 'preceden' and eventually became 'precede'. In its use, it has maintained the same meaning related to coming before in time or space.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,561 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.