Precedence Synonyms and Antonyms

prĕsĭ-dəns, prĭ-sēdns
The act, condition, or right of preceding
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. precedency
  2. antecedence
  3. priority
  4. precession
  5. right of way
  6. antecedency
  7. anteriority
Antonyms:
  1. lowest
  2. inferiority
  3. last
Status established in order of importance or urgency
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. priority
  2. preference
  3. importance
  4. precession
  5. precedency
  6. the lead
  7. rank
  8. superiority

Precedence Sentence Examples

  • The Mayor takes precedence over all except the Queen.

  • We gave only limited thought to the upcoming session as our pre wedding trip and plans took precedence in our hectic schedule.

  • The Social or matriarchal took precedence of the Local or patriarchal organization.

  • He takes precedence, Primus inter pares, of all the members, and is recognized as the official head of the Church during his term of office.

  • The three classes take precedence next after the corresponding classes of the order of St Stephen.

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