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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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

"A planned attack preceded by reconnaissance, and which was ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state," he said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The last similar signal in October preceded a strong rally into the February highs.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

In other words, the painting’s story isn’t so different from the one that preceded the union of Mr. and Mrs. Bezos.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

In both sectors, the attacks were preceded by the discharge of chlorine gas—the first time poison gas had been used by the Allies.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman