What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
forecome
Example
I knew that the rain would forecome our plans for a picnic. [forecome: verb]
Example
The early bird always forecomes the crowd at the market. [forecomes: present tense, third person singular]
precede
Example
The appetizers will precede the main course. [precede: verb]
Example
The teacher asked the student who was sitting in the seat that preceded hers to pass her the book. [preceded: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Precede is more commonly used than forecome in everyday language. Precede is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while forecome is less common and may sound more formal or archaic.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between forecome and precede?
Precede is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts. Forecome, on the other hand, is less commonly used and may sound more formal or archaic.
