N. precedence, coming before, the lead, le pas, superiority, importance,
antecedence,
antecedency,
anteriority,
precursor,
priority,
precession,
anteposition, epacme, preference
V. precede, come before, come first, head, lead, take the lead, lead the way, lead the dance, be in the vanguard, introduce, usher in, have the pas, set the fashion, open the ball, take precedence, have precedence, have the start, place before, prefix,
premise,
prelude, preface
Adj. preceding,
precedent,
antecedent, anterior, prior, before, former, foregoing, beforementioned, abovementioned,
aforementioned,
aforesaid, said,
precursory,
precursive,
prevenient, preliminary,
prefatory,
introductory,
prelusive,
prelusory,
proemial,
preparatory Adv. before, in advance
Phr. seniores priores, prior tempore prior jure
