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- Dictionaryprecede/prɪˈsiːd/
verb
- 1. come before (something) in time: "a gun battle had preceded the explosions" Similar Opposite
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PRECEDE definition: 1. to be or go before something or someone in time or space: 2. to be or go before something or…. Learn more.
The meaning of PRECEDE is to surpass in rank, dignity, or importance. How to use precede in a sentence.
verb (used with object) , pre·ced·ed, pre·ced·ing. to go before, as in place, order, rank, importance, or time. to introduce by something preliminary; preface: to precede one's statement with a qualification.
PRECEDE meaning: 1. to be or go before something or someone in time or space: 2. to be or go before something or…. Learn more.
Definition of precede verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. To come, exist, or occur before in time: A lecture preceded the movie. 2. To be in front of or prior to in order: A precedes B in the alphabet. 3. To go in advance of: A marching band preceded the float. 4. To preface; introduce: preceded her lecture with a funny anecdote. v.intr. To be before in time, order, or position.
To precede is to come before. A short speech will precede the dinner. As you walk down the garden path, the bed of roses precedes the holly bush. When marching into the room, the younger kids precede the older ones.
