1 : to surpass in rank, dignity, or importance. 2 : to be, go, or come ahead or in front of. 3 : to be earlier than. 4 : to cause to be preceded : preface.
Does preceded mean before or after?
Precede means "to come, be, or go before." It can also mean to surpass in rank or dignity. The closely related word proceed means "to continue after a pause" or "to begin and carry on an action." Often precede is related to time, while proceed is related to action.
How do you use preceded in a sentence?
Preceded sentence example
- There was no sign that anyone had preceded them this far. ...
- She preceded him into the house and swiftly burdened the table with lunch. ...
- Evelyn's voice preceded her entrance by only a second. ...
- The sound of bodies hitting the stone floor behind her preceded Darkyn grabbing her by a few seconds.
