precede
Meaning
To precede means to come before something in time, order, or position.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "precede" with "proceed," which means to continue or move forward.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maria
arrived
early
at
the
small
caf
é
because
she
wanted
to
set
the
tables
before
the
morning
rush
.
She
checked
the
list
and
put
fresh
flowers
on
each
table
,
believing
that
a
warm
welcome
should
precede
the
customers'
orders
.
As
the
clock
moved
toward
eight
,
she
turned
on
the
coffee
machine
and
reviewed
the
day's
schedule
to
avoid
any
delays
.
When
the
first
group
of
regulars
entered
,
Maria
greeted
them
with
a
smile
and
quickly
took
their
coats
.
She
had
been
arranging
everything
quietly
,
so
the
busy
hour
began
smoothly
without
any
obvious
problems
.
Common Phrases
precede a decision
precede an event
precede with caution
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