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Precede Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：come before (precede)
precede
/prɪˈsiːd/
v.
To happen or exist before something else in time or order.
come before
➕
/kʌm bɪˈfɔːr/
v.
To occur or exist earlier than something else.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'praecedere': 'prae-' (before) + 'cedere' (to go).
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'pre' (before) + 'cede' (go) = go before.
📖 Example
In his presentation, a brief introduction preceded the main technical demonstration.
In his presentation, a brief introduction preceded the main technical demonstration.
🔗 Collocations
preceded by – having something come before it
precede the event – to happen before the event
precede in order – to come earlier in a sequence
🔄 Synonyms
antecede (v.) – To come before in time or order.
forego (v.) – To go before in time or place.
come before (phr.) – To happen earlier than something.
🚫 Antonyms
follow (v.) – To come after in time or order.
succeed (v.) – To come after and take the place of.
come after (phr.) – To happen later than something.
🌱 Derivatives
precedence (n.) – The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else.
precedent (n.) – An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
unprecedented (adj.) – Never done or known before.
📖 Cultural Story
Originating from Latin 'praecedere', it entered Middle English via Old French. Commonly used in formal contexts to denote priority in time or rank.
Meaning 2：go in front (precede)
precede
/prɪˈsiːd/
v.
To go in front of or lead someone or something.
go in front
➕
/ɡoʊ ɪn frʌnt/
v.
To walk or move ahead of someone.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The school principal preceded the students into the new library for the opening ceremony.
The school principal preceded the students into the new library for the opening ceremony.
🔗 Collocations
precede someone into – to enter a place before someone else
precede the group – to go ahead of the group
precede a parade – to be at the front of a parade
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
follow (v.) – To come after someone or something.
trail (v.) – To walk slowly behind someone.
lag behind (phr.) – To stay or fall behind.
🌱 Derivatives
precedence (n.) – The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else.
precedent (n.) – An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
unprecedented (adj.) – Never done or known before.
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