Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Precede.
Precede - as a verb
Be earlier in time; go back further
Example: "Stone tools precede bronze tools"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Come before
Example: "Most english adjectives precede the noun they modify"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Be the predecessor of
Example: "Bill preceded john in the long line of susan's husbands"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Move ahead (of others) in time or space
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Precede - as a noun
Brief editorial preface (usually to an article or essay)
Example Sentences
"The appetizers will precede the main course."
"Please read the instructions that precede the exercise."
"The storm clouds always precede the rain."
"The defendant will be allowed to speak after the witnesses precede him."
"The introduction chapter should precede the main body of the dissertation."
Word Game Points
Is PRECEDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, precede is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRECEDE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PRECEDE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, precede is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRECEDE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is PRECEDE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, precede is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRECEDE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
