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preamble vs precede

precede vs preamble

preamble is a noun but precede is not a noun.

preamble and precede both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preamble Yes No Yes No
precede No No Yes No
As verbs, precede is a hypernym of preamble; that is, precede is a word with a broader meaning than preamble:
  • preamble: make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document
  • precede: furnish with a preface or introduction
Other hypernyms of preamble include introduce, preface, premise.
preamble (noun) precede (noun)
a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
preamble (verb) precede (verb)
make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document furnish with a preface or introduction
move ahead (of others) in time or space
be the predecessor of
be earlier in time; go back further
come before
Difference between preamble and precede

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