Suchen
to precede
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vorangehen,vorausgehen
to come before something else in time
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vorangehen,vorausgehen
come before
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vorangehen,vorausgehen
be the predecessor of
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vorangehen,vorausgehen
move ahead (of others) in time or space
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vorangehen,vorausgehen
furnish with a preface or introduction
Beispiel
The introduction of the printing press preceded the spread of mass literacy in Europe.
The discovery of penicillin preceded the widespread use of antibiotics by several decades.
The initial sketches by the artist preceded the final painting by several months.
The traditional customs of the region preceded the introduction of contemporary practices.
The architectural plans for the new building preceded the actual construction by over a year.