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2 dictionary results for: Preceded
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pre·cede       [pri-seed] Pronunciation Key verb, -ced·ed, -ced·ing, noun
–verb (used with object)
1.to go before, as in place, order, rank, importance, or time.
2.to introduce by something preliminary; preface: to precede one's statement with a qualification.
–verb (used without object)
3.to go or come before.
–noun
4.Journalism. copy printed at the beginning of a news story presenting late bulletins, editorial notes, or prefatory remarks.
[Origin: 1325–75; ME preceden < L praecédere. See pre-, cede]

—Related forms
pre·ced·a·ble, adjective
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pre·cede       (prĭ-sēd')  Pronunciation Key 
v.   pre·ced·ed, pre·ced·ing, pre·cedes

v.   tr.
  1. To come, exist, or occur before in time.
  2. To come before in order or rank; surpass or outrank.
  3. To be in a position in front of; go in advance of.
  4. To preface; introduce: preceded her lecture with a funny anecdote.

v.   intr.
To come or go before in time, order, rank, or position.


[Middle English preceden, from Old French preceder, from Latin praecēdere : prae-, pre- + cēdere, to go; see ked- in Indo-European roots.]

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