precede/pɹɪˈsiːd/EtymologyFrom Middle French précéder, from Latin praecēdō, from prae- + cēdō.precede means brief editorial preface (usually to an article or essay). Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 66 out of 100.nounBrief editorial preface (usually to an article or essay).verbTo go before, go in front of.“Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide.”To cause to be preceded; to preface; to introduce.“It has been usual to precede hostilities by a public declaration communicated to the enemy.”To have higher rank than (someone or something else).