precede

/pɹiːˈsiːd//pɹiːˈsiːd/
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Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation

noun

1. Brief editorial preface (usually to an article or essay)

verb

1. To go before, go in front of.

"Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide."

2. To cause to be preceded; to preface; to introduce.

3. To have higher rank than (someone or something else).

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