Both Uses of
precede
in
The Kite Runner
- His well-earned reputation for savagery preceded him on the streets.
p. 38..3 *preceded = went beforeeditor's notes: This is a way of saying people knew Assef was savage even before they met him.
- Your reputation precedes you.
p. 168..6precedes = arrived earlier
Definition:
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(precede) to go or do before