precedence &c 62; priority &c 116; the lead, le pas; van &c (front)
234; precursor &c 64.
V. go before, go ahead, go in the van, go in advance; precede, forerun;
usher in, introduce, herald, head, take the lead; lead the way, lead
the dance; get the start, have the start; steal a march; get before,
get ahead, get in front of; outstrip &c 303; take precedence &c (first
in order) 62.
Adj. leading, precedent &c v..
Adv. in advance, before, ahead, in the van, in the lead; foremost,
headmost†; in front; at the head, out in front; way out in front, far
ahead.
Phr. seniores priores [Lat.], ahead of his time.