precede
Translation
to precede, to come before, to go before
Examples
A short speech will precede the dinner.
A short speech will precede the dinner.
He preceded her into the room.
He preceded her into the room.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to come before (sth./sb.) in time or order A short speech will precede the dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: come before, lead; Antonyms: follow, succeed
Etymology
From Latin 'prae-' (before) + 'cedere' (to go). Literally 'to go before'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. To precede is to go or come 'before' something in time or order.