What is another word for pre existed?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈiː ɛɡzˈɪstɪd] (IPA) 
Some synonyms for "pre existed" include "existed beforehand," "preceded," "came before," "was already in existence," "had already occurred," and "pre-dated." These terms all refer to something that existed or occurred before another event or object. "Preceded" can work well when specifically referring to a chronological order. On the other hand, "existed beforehand" may be the best choice when discussing an object or idea that was established prior to a specific time. Regardless of the synonym used, they all express the notion of something existing or happening prior to another event or time period.
