precede

Intermediate

/prɪˈsiːd/

verb
To come or happen before something else

precede in a sentence

  • “The thunder precedes the rain.”
  • “Riots preceded the civil war.”
  • “She preceded him into the room.”
  • “The country became more conservative in the years that preceded his election.”

What does “precede” mean?

precede (verb) means to come or happen before something else. It is pronounced /prɪˈsiːd/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "precede" mean?
precede (verb) means: To come or happen before something else
How do you pronounce "precede"?
"precede" is pronounced /prɪˈsiːd/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "precede" in a sentence?
Here is "precede" used in a sentence: The thunder precedes the rain.

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