preceded

Definitions

Came before something else in time, order, or rank.

Went in front or ahead of someone or something in physical space.

Examples

The formal dinner was preceded by a short cocktail reception in the garden.

His reputation as a brilliant scholar preceded him long before he arrived at the university.

Synonyms

antedated forewent heralded led introduced paved the way came before

Antonyms

followed succeeded ensued resulted came after trailed pursued