antecede

[ˌæntəˈsiːd]

antecede Definition

to come before something in time or order.

Using antecede: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antecede" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dinosaurs anteceded humans by millions of years.

  • Example

    The invention of the printing press anteceded the internet.

  • Example

    The decline of the Roman Empire anteceded the rise of Christianity.

antecede Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for antecede

Antonyms for antecede

Phrases with antecede

  • yield to or give precedence to someone or something

    Example

    He anteceded to his wife's wishes and canceled his plans for the evening.

  • to come before and after something else in time or order

    Example

    The medieval period anteceded and succeeded the classical period.

  • to die before someone else

    Example

    Her husband anteceded her in death by several years.

Origins of antecede

from Latin 'antecedere', meaning 'go before'

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Summary: antecede in Brief

'Antecede' [ˌæntəˈsiːd] means to come before something in time or order. It is often used to describe historical events or the sequence of actions. Synonyms include 'precede,' 'forerun,' 'come before,' and 'predate.' The phrase 'antecede to' means to yield to or give precedence to someone or something, while 'antecede in death' refers to dying before someone else.