preceded

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: pre-ced-ed (3)

English Definition

Came before something in time, order, or position.

Example Sentence

A brief introduction preceded the main event.

US IPA /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

UK IPA /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

led heralded introduced paved the way

followed succeeded ensued