Third person singular present tense of antecede; comes before or precedes.
Regular present tense conjugation of 'antecede,' adding '-s' for third person singular (he/she/it antecedes).
Most people would say 'precedes' instead, making 'antecedes' a sophisticated but valid choice for writers wanting precise Latin-rooted terminology.
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