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pre·cede (prē sēd′, pri-)

transitive verb -·ced′ed, -·ced′·ing

  1. to be, come, or go before in time, place, order, rank, or importance
  2. to introduce with prefatory remarks, etc.

Etymology: ME preceden < MFr précéder < L praecedere: see pre- & cede

intransitive verb

to be, come, or go before

precede Synonyms

precede

v.

go before, come first, be ahead of, take precedence over, preface, introduce, usher in, ring in, herald, forerun, antecede, head, lead, run ahead, go ahead, scout, light the way, go in advance, come before, antedate, come to the front, forge ahead, head up*.

Antonyms succeed*, come after, come last.

precede Usage Examples

Object

  • onset: With about a third of these the depression precedes the onset of Panic Disorder.
  • noun: Adjectives are a little more straightforward, since they normally precede the noun they modify.
  • verb: Assume that the parser doesn't allow anything to precede the verb.
  • birthday: Fellows are currently required to retire not later than the 30 September immediately preceding his/her 66th birthday.
  • cursor: If there is no selected text, BackSpace deletes the character preceding the cursor and Delete deletes the character following the cursor.
  • outbreak: The period of tension which will generally precede an outbreak of hostilities should allow time for the preparation of detailed plans.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

proper: The reasons for this were explained in an extract from the letter that preceded the questionnaire proper.

Subject

  • asterisk: Sub-section labels are preceded by an asterisk ( * ).
  • prefix: This is typically the name of the overlapping gene preceded by the laboratory prefix.
  • bombardment: The invasion was preceded by a massive aerial bombardment of German communications.
  • comma: A volume number ( whether in roman or in arabic ) should not be preceded by a comma.
  • reception: This year the lecture was preceded by a reception for students representing all the major faiths on campus.
  • tea: They will be preceded by tea at 4 p.m. in the Library, Hoyle Building.

Modifying Another Word

immediately: The 2007 conference will immediately precede the Mersey River Festival, which is due to take place from 15th to 18th June.

Preposition: by

  • asterisk: Sub-section labels are preceded by an asterisk ( * ).
  • prefix: This is typically the name of the overlapping gene preceded by the laboratory prefix.
  • bombardment: The invasion was preceded by a massive aerial bombardment of German communications.
  • comma: A volume number ( whether in roman or in arabic ) should not be preceded by a comma.
  • reception: This year the lecture was preceded by a reception for students representing all the major faiths on campus.
  • tea: They will be preceded by tea at 4 p.m. in the Library, Hoyle Building.