antecede

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : 1. To be earlier in time; to go back further; to predate : To exist or occur before something else in time or order. Usage The verb "antecede" is used in formal or academic contexts to indicate that one event, object, or period comes before another in a chronological sequence. It is often interchangeable with "precede." It is typically used with a direct object. Examples "In t...