Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To go before in order of time; to occur first with relation to anything. 2. (v. t.) To go before in place, rank, or importance. 3. (v. t.) To cause to be preceded; to preface; to introduce; -- used with by or with before the instrumental object.

Multi-Version Concordance Precede (1 Occurrence) 1 Thessalonians 4:15 For this we tell you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left to the coming of the Lord, will in no way precede those who have fallen asleep. (WEB ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)