precede
verb (used with object)
to go before, as in place, order, rank, importance, or time.
precedes
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present tense formof precede (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"It's really fascinating, because we're looking at an age which precedes hormonal surges. It precedes sexual differentiation in the brain and many other regions. So, it's surprising there would be a sex-based difference this early."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
The corporate bond market has been flashing a signal that historically precedes bad news for the stock market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
All participants had a live conversation with a clinician and a professional interpreter, simulating the informational discussion of the risks and benefits which typically precedes myeloma treatment.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
The interview precedes a planned visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington, D.C., where he’s expected to meet with U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
It is an even number, and it is the integer that precedes one.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
