Definitions

1. verb

to go or come before in time, place, or order

“The fireworks will precede the concert tonight.”

2. verb

to introduce or prepare the way for something

“The warm-up exercises will precede the main event.”

3. noun

a preceding event, action, or circumstance

“The news of the accident preceded the arrival of the police.”

4. noun

a preceding part or portion

“The introduction will precede the main body of the speech.”