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How do you spell Precede?

Correct spelling

precede

PRE + CEDE. Not CEED. CEDE means to go.

Why is precede spelled this way?

CEDE not CEED. Only three English words end in CEED (exceed, proceed, succeed). Everything else is CEDE.

Common misspellings of precede

preceedpresedeprocedepreceede

Example

Thunder precedes lightning by seconds.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell precede?+
The correct spelling is "precede". PRE + CEDE. Not CEED. CEDE means to go.
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Other commonly misspelled words

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