precedes

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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precedes

Researchers do not yet know whether deterioration of superficial white matter begins before gray matter loss, develops alongside it, or precedes measurable cognitive decline.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

Doing so guarantees that at least one of his plate appearances will be with the bases empty and probably more since the bottom of the order precedes him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

Investors should care about this because active M&A volume frequently precedes major bear markets.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

The ADP report precedes additional jobs data from the Labor Department Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

Harry’s lamp seemed to grow dimmer as the cold gray light that precedes sunrise slowly crept into the room.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling