单词	precedence
释义	precedence noun pre·​ce·​dence ˈpre-sə-dən(t)s  pri-ˈsē-dᵊn(t)s  1 a : priority of importance your safety takes precedence b : the right to superior honor on a ceremonial or formal occasion c : the order of ceremonial or formal preference 2 a : the fact of coming or occurring earlier in time b obsolete : antecedent Synonyms priority right-of-way See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Americans, Adams now believed, were as driven by the passions for wealth and precedence as any people in history. Ambition, avarice, and resentment, not virtue and benevolence, were the stuff of American society. Gordon S. Wood, Revolutionary Characters, 2006 So, too, did most accept that all economies are characterized by struggles for power and precedence among men and institutions run by men; in other words, that all economies are fundamentally political in nature. Barry C. Lynn, Harper's, July 2006 Jefferson abolished precedence and placement at White House dinners to emphasize that all guests were equal, but his system—he called it "pell-mell"—was abandoned, and we have guests of honor and use place cards today. Naomi Bliven, New York Times Book Review, 12 Sept. 1999 his merchandise order takes precedence because we received it first Recent Examples on the Web Whether on guns, public education, or public health, conservatives see no broader social responsibility, believing that personal beliefs take precedence. David Marques, The New Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 The pair will then meet every week for the monarch’s traditional weekly audience with the prime minister — and one issue is likely to take precedence. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 In some cases, these bonds can take precedence over the fun of belting the lyrics to your favorite song from Black Holes and Revelations. Will "ill Will" Lavin, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2022 Worldview building and ideological manipulation take precedence over teacher preparation. Daniel Buck, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 Issa Dee runs an events company called BLOcc, short for Black Lives, Opportunities, Culture and Connection — but the characters’ personal lives take precedence over explicit political references. Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 While there is some historical precedence, though, there are many factors at play here. Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 There is no recent precedence of an a football coach not getting approved by the UL System Board. Koki Riley, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2022 And because staying warm (and looking stylish) takes precedence throughout fall and winter, Gilt just cut the price on some popular Ugg styles, including boots and slippers celebrities have been wearing on repeat. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see precede First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2b Phrases Containing precedence have/take precedence over give precedence to have/take precedence over give precedence to precedence noun as in priority the right to one's attention before other things considered less important his merchandise order takes precedence because we received it first Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance priority order urgency primacy preference succession right-of-way preeminence supremacy ascendancy sequence progression transcendence transcendency ascendency front burner Antonyms & Near Antonyms back burner
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