Context of Precede
As in Babylonia a major use of mathematics was in astronomy, which dates from the first dynasty. Astronomical knowledge was essential. To the Egyptian the Nile was his life’s blood. He made his living by tilling the soil which the Nile covered with rich silt in its annual overflow. However, he had to be well prepared for the dangerous aspects of the flood ; his home, equipment, and cattle had to be temporarily removed from the area and arrangements made for sowing immediately afterwards. Hence the coming of the flood had to be predicted, which was done by learning what heavenly events preceded it.
Examples with Precede
The future Apple headgear, primarily intended for gaming, reflects the trend of its predecessors by aligning with the continued use of large wireless headsets indoors, which preceded its introduction.
–Technology
In the last thirty years, archaeological studies have revealed that much earlier cultures, preceding the hunters, colonized the Americas between 24,500 and 16,000 years ago.
–Science
According to a blog post by the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank, U.S. home prices are showing signs of detachment from fundamental aspects, akin to the conditions seen in the housing bubble that preceded the 2008 crash.
–Business
Scheduled every four years, the Pan American Games, the largest multi-sport event in the Americas, precede the Olympics by one year in their occurrence.
–Sports
When Mondrian, a renowned Dutch artist, arrived in New York in 1940 to escape the Nazi occupation of Paris and later the London Blitz, his status as one of Europe’s most celebrated artists had already preceded him.
–Arts and Culture
