preceded

word · lemma: precede

Definition

To come or happen before something or someone else in time, order, or position.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both formal and neutral contexts, often about chronology or order ('The ceremony preceded the dinner'). Common confusion: 'preceded' means 'came before', not after. Frequently seen in academic, historical, and formal texts.

Example Sentences

Dinner was preceded by a short prayer.

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The movie was preceded by several advertisements.

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A loud noise preceded the explosion.

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Spring preceded summer.

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His introduction preceded the main speech.

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Cloudy skies often preceded the storm in this region.

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