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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.
In the timeline of human history, the Stone Age precedes the Bronze Age.
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.
In the schedule, the meeting will precede the conference call.
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.
A small procession preceded the main parade.
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.
The movie preceded the main event with a short trailer.
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