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precede Antonyms

Opposite of precede

Because the opposite of precede shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To come before something in time, order, or position.

Usage Example

"A brief reception will follow the formal dinner this evening."

Strongest
follow
succeed
Strong
postdate
ensue
trail

• verb (Context 2)

To go in front of or ahead of someone.

Usage Example

"She gestured politely for the guests to follow her into the dining hall."

Strongest
follow
Strong
trail

• verb (Context 3)

To preface or introduce something with a preliminary remark or action.

Usage Example

"The professor decided to conclude his lecture with a short announcement about the upcoming exam."

Strongest
conclude
Strong
close

Similar words to precede

Words similar to precede shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

preface
predate
antedate
introduce
lead
forerun
prefix
head
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• Nearby Words

precast
precaution
precautionary
precede
precedence
precedent
precedented

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Precede. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/precede
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