Preceed vs. Precede: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 23, 2023
Preceed is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is Precede, meaning to come before something in time, place, or order.
Which is correct: Preceed or Precede
How to spell Precede?
Preceed is Incorrect
Precede is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that "precede" is spelled like "proceed" but with an 'r' replacing the 'o'.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 23, 2023
Think of the prefix "pre-" meaning "before" – it should be spelled as in "preview" or "premature".
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Oct 23, 2023
Visualize a race where one person precedes the other, and there's only one 'e' in the lead.
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Oct 23, 2023
Reinforce by writing "precede" multiple times.
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Oct 23, 2023
Use mnemonic: "A procedure to proceed is to precede with care."
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Oct 23, 2023
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Preceed and Precede Definitions
Precede
To be in front of or prior in order.
The introduction precedes the main text.
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Sep 14, 2023
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Precede
(transitive) To go before, go in front of.
Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide.
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Sep 13, 2023
Precede
To go before in order of time; to occur first with relation to anything.
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Precede
To cause to be preceded; to preface; to introduce; - used with by or with before the instrumental object.
It is usual to precede hostilities by a public declaration.
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Precede
Be the predecessor of;
Bill preceded John in the long line of Susan's husbands
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Precede
Furnish with a preface or introduction;
She always precedes her lectures with a joke
He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution
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FAQs
Which vowel is used before Precede?
The vowel "e" comes before the 'c' in "Precede."
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Oct 23, 2023
Why is it called Precede?
It derives from the Latin word "praecedere" meaning "to go before."
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Oct 23, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Precede?
Any conjunction like "and" or "but" can be used, depending on the sentence.
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Oct 23, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Precede?
The second syllable, "cede," is stressed.
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Oct 23, 2023
Which article is used with Precede?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on context.
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Oct 23, 2023
Is the word Precede imperative?
No, but it can be used in the imperative mood: "Let this statement precede any arguments."
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Oct 23, 2023
Which determiner is used with Precede?
"This", "that", "my", "her", "his", etc. can be used, depending on context.
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Oct 23, 2023
Is Precede a negative or positive word?
Neutral; its connotation depends on context.
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Oct 23, 2023
Is Precede a vowel or consonant?
"Precede" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Oct 23, 2023
Is the Precede term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically in context.
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Oct 23, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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