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to precede
01
предшествовать
to come before something else in time
Transitive: to precede an event or era
Example
The discovery of penicillin preceded the widespread use of antibiotics by several decades.
In the timeline of human history, the Stone Age precedes the Bronze Age.
02
предварять
to appear or occur before something else in a sequence or arrangement
Transitive: to precede sth
Example
The appetizer should precede the main course at dinner.
In the schedule, the meeting will precede the conference call.
03
предшествовать, опережать
to move before something or someone else
Transitive: to precede sb/sth
Example
The lead car preceded the rest of the vehicles in the race.
A small procession preceded the main parade.
04
предшествовать, вводить
to begin something by providing an introduction or a short explanation first
Transitive: to precede speech or writing with an introductory note
Example
She preceded her speech with a thank-you to the audience.
The movie preceded the main event with a short trailer.
word family
cede
Verb
precede
Verb
precedence
Noun
precedence
Noun
precedent
Adjective
precedent
Adjective
preceding
Adjective
preceding
Adjective
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