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- Dictionarypre·cede/prēˈsēd/
verb
- 1. come before (something) in time: "a gun battle had preceded the explosions" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of PRECEDE is to surpass in rank, dignity, or importance. How to use precede in a sentence.
PRECEDE definition: 1. to be or go before something or someone in time or space: 2. to be or go before something or…. Learn more.
To precede is to come before. A short speech will precede the dinner. As you walk down the garden path, the bed of roses precedes the holly bush. When marching into the room, the younger kids precede the older ones.
verb (used with object) , pre·ced·ed, pre·ced·ing. to go before, as in place, order, rank, importance, or time. to introduce by something preliminary; preface: to precede one's statement with a qualification.
to be or go before something or someone in time or space: Kofi Annan preceded Ban Ki-moon as the Secretary-General of the UN. It would be helpful if you were to precede the report with an introduction. Synonym. preface formal. Opposites. follow (HAPPEN) succeed (FOLLOW) Fewer examples.
Definition of precede verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1.verb. If one event or period of time precedes another, it happens before it. [formal] Intensive negotiations between the main parties preceded the vote. [VERB noun] The earthquake was preceded by a loud roar and lasted 20 seconds. [beVERB -ed + by] Industrial orders had already fallen in the preceding months. [VERB -ing]
