precede
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /prɪˈsiːd/
KK: /prɪˈsiːd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To come or happen before something else in time, order, or position.
Example
The meeting will precede the conference next week.
Tense Forms
Past: preceded
Past Participle: preceded
Conversation
Did you know that some events precede the main festival every year?
Really? I had no idea there were other activities before it starts.
Yeah, they usually have a parade and some concerts that precede the big day.
That sounds fun! I should try to go to those next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
antecede
forego
lead
Antonyms
follow
succeed
ensue
transitive verb
Definition
To come before something in time, order, or position.
Example
The introduction will precede the main event.
Tense Forms
Past: preceded
Past Participle: preceded
Conversation
Did you know that some movies precede the books they are based on?
Yeah, I find that really interesting!
It’s amazing how a film can precede the original story sometimes.
Root Explanation
Precede → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "cedere" (meaning to go). The word "precede" means to go before or come before something in time or order.
Memory Tip
Think of something that goes 'before' ('pre-') in a sequence — that's what it means to precede.
Visually Confused Words
recede
receder
unpreceded
recedent