Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Preceded.
How to pronounce preceded:
US
Preceded - as a verb
Be earlier in time; go back further
Example: "Stone tools precede bronze tools"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antecede11antedate9forego10forgo9predate10Come before
Example: "Most english adjectives precede the noun they modify"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
predate10Be the predecessor of
Example: "Bill preceded john in the long line of susan's husbands"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come beforeAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
succeed12Move ahead (of others) in time or space
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lead5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
follow12Example Sentences
"The announcement was preceded by a moment of silence."
"The main course was preceded by a delicious appetizer."
"The storm was preceded by dark clouds and strong winds."
"The president's arrival was preceded by a security sweep."
"The movie was preceded by several previews of upcoming films."
Word Game Points
Is PRECEDED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, preceded is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRECEDED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is PRECEDED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, preceded is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRECEDED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PRECEDED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, preceded is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRECEDED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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