1verb
be earlier in time; go back further
“Stone tools precede bronze tools”
01 Word definition
precede
7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants
Is PRECEDE a word?
Yes. PRECEDE is a 7-letter verb. be earlier in time; go back further Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
P-R-E-C-E-D-EHow do you spell PRECEDE?
PRECEDE contains 7 letters, begins with P, and ends with E.
Check another spelling →Meaning and definition
2verb
be the predecessor of
“Bill preceded John in the long line of Susan's husbands”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗predateforegoforgoantecedeantedatecome before
02 Letter breakdown
How is PRECEDE spelled?
P1R2E3C4E5D6E7
03 Word-game status
Can you play PRECEDE?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
Words With Friends
Base tile value: 14 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About PRECEDE.
How do you spell PRECEDE?
PRECEDE is spelled P-R-E-C-E-D-E. It contains 7 letters.