Definitions

preceded

[pri-see-did] / prɪˈsi dɪd /

VERB

go ahead of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate foreshadow predate presage

STRONG

antecede antedate guide harbinger head herald introduce lead outrank pace pioneer preexist preface rank scout time usher

WEAK

be ahead of come first forerun go before go in advance have a head start head up in space light the way pave the way ring in run ahead take precedence

Antonyms

STRONG

end finish follow obey

WEAK

go after

Example Sentences

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Of the other 16, twelve were preceded by large pullbacks in the S&P500, of more that 10%, within the year leading up to election day, and the other saw pullbacks of less than 10%.

From MarketWatch

In the second half, an early 20th century oddball fantasia for four violas by British composer/violist York Bowen was preceded a gripping performance of the First Sextet.

From Los Angeles Times

Notably, however, Therrien’s digital rumination on the hazards embedded within unquestioning cultures preceded his fellow artist’s by more than a decade.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the past 20 years, a strong start on the Monday prior to Thanksgiving overwhelmingly preceded gains for the rest of the week.

From MarketWatch