Be earlier than (7)
I believe the answer is:
precede
(Other definitions for precede that I've seen before include "Walk in front of" , "Occur before" , "Go before in time or order" , "Take the lead" , "Go in front" .)
I believe the answer is:
precede
(Other definitions for precede that I've seen before include "Walk in front of" , "Occur before" , "Go before in time or order" , "Take the lead" , "Go in front" .)