preceded (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

Definition

To come before in time, order, or position.

Examples

• The loud thunder was preceded by a bright flash of lightning.

• His reputation as a brilliant scholar preceded him wherever he went.

• The formal introduction preceded the keynote speech at the conference.

How to Use preceded

precede by (prepositional phrase)

to have something happen before the main event — "The ceremony was preceded by a short musical performance."

precede in (prepositional phrase)

to come before in a specific sequence or rank — "The vice president precedes the secretary in the official order of protocol."

Synonyms of preceded

Words with a similar meaning to preceded:

• lead
• come before
• herald
• antedate

Antonyms of preceded

Words with the opposite meaning to preceded:

• follow
• succeed

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