precede

verb B2 Neutral

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Meaning

To precede means to come before something in time, order, or position.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse "precede" with "proceed," which means to continue or move forward.

Example Sentences

Does the introduction always precede the main part of the speech ?

Please precede me to the meeting room , and I will follow .

The introduction will precede the main part of the presentation .

The introduction will precede the main presentation at the conference .

Common Phrases

precede a decision precede an event precede with caution

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