1. to come before something in time, order, or position
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘precede’

Examples

• The opening ceremony precedes the main event.
• Chapter 3 precedes Chapter 4 in the book.
• A moment of silence precedes the announcement.
• The appetizer precedes the main course.
• Dawn precedes sunrise every morning.
• The letter A precedes B in the alphabet.