preceded Definition
- 1to come before something in time, order, or rank
- 2to be more important than something
Using preceded: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "preceded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The president's speech was preceded by a moment of silence.
Example
The appetizer was preceded by a salad.
Example
The letter 'p' is preceded by 'o' in the alphabet.
preceded Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: preceded in Brief
'Preceded' [priːˈsiːdɪd] means to come before something in time, order, or rank. It can also mean to be more important than something. For example, 'The appetizer was preceded by a salad.' 'Preceded' is a formal way to say 'come before.'