Why is for preceded by a comma when it is used in the same way as . . . It seems that when "for" is used essentially as a subordinating conjunction even though it's supposedly a coordinating conjunction (correct me if I'm wrong on that), it's preceded by a comma despite the usual advice not to do so for subordinating conjunctions
single word requests - Whats the opposite of precede? - English . . . I see the question the inquirer is driving at The word "precede" means to walk "in advance of" or "in front of" He she is asking if there is a mirror word (presumably utilizing the root word "cede"), for "precede" A single word that means, essentially, "to walk behind" or "to follow", or "the last in a train of " That word, dear asker, is not "postcede", though I see your logic, but
Can precedent mean any preceding event? [closed] However, precede means 'to come before' (e g event A preceded event B, a separate event), and so it seems to me that precedent is a natural nominalisation of the verb Other similar nominalisations include adjust to adjustment and oxidise to oxidant (if you can think of any better examples please let me know!)
phrases - English Language Usage Stack Exchange I have always considered "your reputation precedes you" as a gesture of complement and respect However it occurred to me if it is possible to use it for a notorious person with a bad reputation?
Correct plural form of a noun preceded by zero When using zero as a quantifier, is it correct to use the singular form on the object of the quantifier, or the plural form? It sounds confusing when I put it that way, but what I mean is: Which is