precede

Pronunciation: prih-SEED

verb

Definition of precede

To come before something in time or order

Synonyms for precede

  • come before
  • antecede
  • predate

precede in a Sentence

  1. A brief introduction will precede the main speaker's presentation.

Why precede Matters for GRE & SAT

"precede" is a verb that means "To come before something in time or order" closely related to words like "come before", "antecede", "predate". As a word starting with P, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.

On the GRE, understanding "precede" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "precede" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.

Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (verb). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "precede" into long-term memory.

How to Remember precede

One effective way to remember "precede" (verb) is to group it with similar words you already know: "come before" and "antecede" and "predate". When you encounter "precede" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "To come before something in time or order".

Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "precede" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.

  • pacify — bring peace to or calm someone down
  • painstaking — done with careful attention to detail
  • palpable — So intense as to seem almost tangible
  • paltry — of little monetary worth; trivial

More Vocabulary Words Starting with P

  • pacify — bring peace to or calm someone down
  • pacify — bring peace to or calm someone down
  • painstaking — done with careful attention to detail
  • painstaking — Done with or employing great care and thoroughness
  • painstaking — done with careful attention to detail
  • palpable — So intense as to seem almost tangible
  • palpable — tangible, perceptible, or clearly noticeable
  • palpable — tangible, perceptible, or clearly noticeable
  • paltry — of little monetary worth; trivial
  • paltry — of little monetary worth; trivial