ALL meanings of preceded
pre·cede
P p - noun preceded Journalism. copy printed at the beginning of a news story presenting late bulletins, editorial notes, or prefatory remarks. 1
- verb with object preceded to go before, as in place, order, rank, importance, or time. 1
- verb with object preceded to introduce by something preliminary; preface: to precede one's statement with a qualification. 1
- verb without object preceded to go or come before. 1