👉 "Preceded" is a verb that describes an action or event that precedes another. It can be used to describe any situation where one thing occurs before another, such as an order being given before something else has been done. For example: 1. The teacher said "I will tell you the answer when I get home." 2. When she got home, she found her friend waiting for her. In both examples, "preceded" is used to describe how one thing occurs