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to precede
01
to come before something else in time
Transitive: to precede an event or era
Examples
The discovery of penicillin preceded the widespread use of antibiotics by several decades.
02
to appear or occur before something else in a sequence or arrangement
Transitive: to precede sth
Examples
The appetizer should precede the main course at dinner.
03
to move before something or someone else
Transitive: to precede sb/sth
Examples
The lead car preceded the rest of the vehicles in the race.
04
to begin something by providing an introduction or a short explanation first
Transitive: to precede speech or writing with an introductory note
Examples
She preceded her speech with a thank-you to the audience.
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