How Do You Spell PRECEDE?

Pronunciation: [pɹɪsˈiːd] (IPA)

The word "precede" is spelled as /prɪˈsiːd/. The first syllable "pri-" is pronounced as "pruh" with a short "i" sound, followed by "seed" pronounced as "see-d" with a long "ee" vowel sound. This word means to come before something or someone in time, rank, or position. It is important to spell this word correctly as it is commonly used in written and spoken English, particularly in academic and professional contexts, to convey meaning clearly and effectively.

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PRECEDE Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "precede" refers to the action of coming before something or someone in sequence, rank, or time. It entails being situated or occurring prior to another event, object, or action. When something precedes another thing, it takes precedence or has priority over it by happening beforehand.

    In terms of time, "precede" is used to describe the act of occurring or happening earlier than something else in a chronological order. For example, in the sentence "Breakfast precedes lunch," it means that the meal eaten in the morning comes before the midday meal. Similarly, when discussing events or steps in a process, "precede" implies that certain actions or occurrences must happen prior to others.

    In situations involving ranking or hierarchy, "precede" implies being in a superior or higher position compared to something or someone else. For instance, in a line-up or procession, the person or object at the front is said to precede the others as they are leading or coming before them.

    Moreover, the term "precede" can also be used figuratively to describe a concept or idea that serves as a basis or precursor for another. It suggests that certain findings or developments in a field may pave the way or serve as a foundation for further advancements or progress.

    Overall, "precede" denotes the act of coming before or leading to something or someone else in a chronological, sequential, or hierarchical manner.

  2. To go before in the order of time; to go before in place, rank, or importance.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PRECEDE

The word "precede" originated from the Latin word "praecēdere", which is a combination of "prae" meaning "before" and "cedere" meaning "to go". It entered the English language through the Old French word "preceder". Thus, the etymology of "precede" implies the idea of "going before" or "coming before".

Similar spelling words for PRECEDE

Conjugate verb Precede

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have preceded
you would have preceded
he/she/it would have preceded
we would have preceded
they would have preceded
I would have precede
you would have precede
he/she/it would have precede
we would have precede
they would have precede

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been preceding
you would have been preceding
he/she/it would have been preceding
we would have been preceding
they would have been preceding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would precede
you would precede
he/she/it would precede
we would precede
they would precede

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be preceding
you would be preceding
he/she/it would be preceding
we would be preceding
they would be preceding

FUTURE

I will precede
you will precede
he/she/it will precede
we will precede
they will precede

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be preceding
you will be preceding
he/she/it will be preceding
we will be preceding
they will be preceding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have preceded
you will have preceded
he/she/it will have preceded
we will have preceded
they will have preceded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been preceding
you will have been preceding
he/she/it will have been preceding
we will have been preceding
they will have been preceding

IMPERATIVE

you precede
we let´s precede

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to precede

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was preceding
you were preceding
he/she/it was preceding
we were preceding
they were preceding

PAST PARTICIPLE

preceded

PAST PERFECT

I had preceded
you had preceded
he/she/it had preceded
we had preceded
they had preceded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been preceding
you had been preceding
he/she/it had been preceding
we had been preceding
they had been preceding

PRESENT

I precede
you precede
he/she/it precedes
we precede
they precede

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am preceding
you are preceding
he/she/it is preceding
we are preceding
they are preceding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

preceding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have preceded
you have preceded
he/she/it has preceded
we have preceded
they have preceded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been preceding
you have been preceding
he/she/it has been preceding
we have been preceding
they have been preceding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it precede

SIMPLE PAST

I preceded
you preceded
he/she/it preceded
we preceded
they preceded

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