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PRECEDES

(verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Precedes.

Precedes - 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)

Furnish with a preface or introduction

Example: "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The appetizer precedes the main course in a traditional dinner."
"I always read the introduction that precedes each chapter."
"A period of rain usually precedes a rainbow."
"An understanding of basic math principles precedes higher-level mathematics."
"Her reputation precedes her, as she is known for her exceptional talent."
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Word Game Points

Is PRECEDES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, precedes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRECEDES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PRECEDES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, precedes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRECEDES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PRECEDES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, precedes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRECEDES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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