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precede vs say

say vs precede

precede is not a noun while say is a noun.

precede and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
precede No No Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hypernym of precede; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than precede:
  • precede: furnish with a preface or introduction
  • say: express in words
Other hypernyms of precede include state, tell.
precede (noun) say (noun)
the chance to speak
precede (verb) say (verb)
furnish with a preface or introduction express in words
move ahead (of others) in time or space report or maintain
be the predecessor of speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
be earlier in time; go back further express a supposition
come before give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
communicate or express nonverbally
recite or repeat a fixed text
indicate
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form
Difference between precede and say

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