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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It is preceded by musings that perhaps a king shouldn’t have the absolute powers he does—which felt like a perfunctory contemporary allusion.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a quietly devastating moment that conveys everything you need to know about the pair, their relationship and their commitment to the Rebellion — even if you hadn’t watched everything that preceded it.

From Los Angeles Times

Her appearance was preceded by speculation that she would travel to Norway for the award ceremony.

From BBC

Dorsey’s newsletter reported that a few of these drops were preceded by social media promotions External link.

From Barron's

Many cases of dementia are preceded by a period of mild cognitive impairment -- characterized by deficits in memory and cognitive skills that do not interfere with independent living, Geldsetzer said.

From Science Daily