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!
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The dinosaurs anteceded humans by millions of years.
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The invention of the printing press anteceded the internet.
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The decline of the Roman Empire anteceded the rise of Christianity.
antecede Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with antecede
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He anteceded to his wife's wishes and canceled his plans for the evening.
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The medieval period anteceded and succeeded the classical period.
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Her husband anteceded her in death by several years.
Origins of antecede
from Latin 'antecedere', meaning 'go before'
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.
