CEFR B2

precede

verb

Meaning

To come before something else in order, rank, or time.

Synonyms: come before, lead up to, forego, antecdote

verb

Pronunciation: /prɪˈsiːd/

To come before something else in order, rank, or time.

The appetizer will precede the main course.
A period of intense negotiation preceded the peace treaty.
The introduction of the new software will precede a company-wide training session.

precede something (prepositional phrase): To come before something else in order, rank, or time. — "The opening remarks will precede the keynote speech."
precede in time (prepositional phrase): To happen earlier than something else. — "The invention of the printing press preceded the Renaissance."
precede in rank (prepositional phrase): To have a higher position or status than someone or something else. — "In the military hierarchy, a captain precedes a lieutenant."

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