precede

//prɪˈsiːd//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Verb

precedeInfinitive
precedePresent tense
precededPast tense
precededPast participle
precedingPresent participle
precedesThird-person singular
1

To come before something in time, order, or position.

A short introduction preceded the main presentation.

2

To go in front of or ahead of someone or something.

The guide preceded the tourists into the museum.

3

To introduce or preface something.

She preceded her speech with a brief introduction.