precede

önce gelmek, -den önce olmak

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

• The introduction precedes the first chapter.
• A brief silence preceded her announcement.
• Heavy rain preceded the storm.
• Economic downturns often precede significant political upheavals, as citizens lose confidence in existing governmental structures.
• In academic writing, a thorough literature review should precede the presentation of one's own research findings and methodology.
• Warning signs of equipment failure typically precede catastrophic breakdowns, allowing maintenance teams to intervene if they monitor systems carefully.

Eş anlamlılar: antedate, predate, come before, go before, lead

Zıt anlamlılar: follow, succeed, come after, trail