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

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preceded

This record is, somehow, Tom Morello’s first official rock ‘n’ roll solo outing, despite everything that’s preceded it.

From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026

Previous crude-oil shocks since World War II often preceded U.S. recessions, in part because monetary policy adjusted and tightened financial conditions to help control inflation.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026

Ahead of Sheeran’s first concert since the scrutiny surrounding Macklemore’s performance, read on for what preceded the fallout of Sheeran’s Loop tour.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

There is some truth to that: Midterm losses of one-party control have preceded a gain over the following six-months of 10.4% on average since 1970, according to analysts at BlackRock.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

In France, the word preceded the deed, though not by much.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton