Main Entry:

pre·cede

Pronunciation:

\pri-ˈsēd\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

pre·ced·ed; pre·ced·ing

Etymology:

Middle English, from Middle French preceder, from Latin praecedere, from prae- pre- + cedere to go

Date:

15th century

transitive verb 1 : to surpass in rank, dignity, or importance 2 : to be, go, or come ahead or in front of 3 : to be earlier than 4 : to cause to be preceded : preface intransitive verb : to go or come before