Preceding
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪˈsiːdɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Preceding is an adjective meaning Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
Meaning
Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of precede
Example Sentences
On the preceding Monday Shobana had gone on vacation.
Synonyms for preceding
Depending on context, synonyms include prevenient, antecedent, anterior, ante, past, anticipatory.
Antonyms for preceding
Common opposites include succeeding, subsequent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include previous, foregoing, prior, antecedent, above-mentioned, above-named.
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