preceed

[US]/prɪˈsiːd/
[UK]/prɪˈsiːd/

Translation

v.to come before something in time, order, or position
Word Forms
Present Participlepreceeding
Past Tensepreceeded
Past Participlepreceeded
Third Person Singularpreceeds

Example Sentences

the dark clouds usually precede a heavy rainstorm.

a briefing session will precede the main conference.

lightning is known to precede thunder by several seconds.

the former president precedes the current one in office.

nausea often tends to precede a severe migraine attack.

a short introduction should precede the main speaker's address.

the introduction chapter precedes the first chapter of the book.

reconnaissance teams precede the main infantry unit in battle.

flu-like symptoms generally precede the onset of the rash.

environmentally friendly packaging precedes the product launch.

minutes of the last meeting precede the agenda items.

certain geological events precede a major volcanic eruption.

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