Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
precede
verb
/prɪˈsiːd/
Definition
to come before something in time, order, or position.
Examples
- The thunder preceded the lightning, which is unusual.
- She wanted to precede her presentation with a brief introduction.
- In a list, the title should precede the items.
Meaning
When one event happens before another event, it is said to precede the second event.
Synonyms
- antecede
- forerun
- lead
