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precedes

The correct spelling is precedes.

How to pronounce precedes

verb

Say it like: Pre-sed-es

The correct spelling is precedes. To go before, go in front of. For example: "Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide."

Usage Examples

Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To go before, go in front of.
  2. 2.To cause to be preceded; to preface; to introduce.
  3. 3.To have higher rank than (someone or something else).

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