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preceded by vs preceded two

The phrases "preceded by" and "preceded two" are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. "Preceded by" is a common and correct phrase used to indicate something that comes before another thing, while "preceded two" is not a standard English construction.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 607 views

preceded by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that one thing comes before another in a sequence or order.

Examples:

  • The appetizers were preceded by a salad.
  • The meeting was preceded by a brief presentation.
  • Precede is a formal word. The children's dinner was preceded by party games. Collins COBUILD English Usage © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 2004, 2011,  ...
  • Aug 13, 2014 ... I was reading a technical requirement documentation and it says: A Save Event preceded by the user un-checking the "Active" check box.
  • Jan 25, 2012 ... Just to clarify the understanding of the verb precede. The fire was preceded by a loud explosion. In the above example, The fire happened first ...
  • The new mayor is very different from the person who preceded her in office. The meeting was preceded by a brief welcoming speech. The chairman preceded ...

Alternatives:

  • followed by
  • came before
  • prior to
  • in advance of
  • ahead of

preceded two

This phrase is not a standard English construction.

  • Oct 30, 2015 ... Stocks with big buyback programs are struggling this year, and according to one technician, a similar lag has previously preceded two market ...
  • Oct 30, 2015 ... Stocks with big buyback programs are struggling this year, and according to one technician, a similar lag has previously preceded two market ...
  • Mar 1, 2016 ... A decade of mergers and acquisitions preceded two separate Saratoga Springs advertising agencies announcing within 10 days of one ...
  • Oct 15, 2015 ... One person was taken into custody Thursday morning in a possible road rage- related shooting that is believed to have preceded two vehicle ...

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