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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Slot calmed understandable post-Klopp anxiety with his measured approach, but made key alterations that took away some of the thrilling chaos that preceded him to turn the title race into a procession.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

It’s not as if its overtime will throw off any other shows since “The Late Late Show” and “After Midnight” preceded it in death.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Pennants are viewed as continuation patterns, which means the charted instrument tends to break out in the direction of the trend that preceded it.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

The cease-fire is entering its second month and, despite sporadic violence, has now lasted almost as long as the fighting which preceded it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

His honorable reputation preceded him, and his word was his bond— you could always trust what he said.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson