verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of precede form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

All synonyms

antecedecome beforeforegopredateannounceantecede

Example

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"It is said that the Vikings preceded Columbus in discovering America."

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