preceding

[pri-see-ding] / prɪˈsi dɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

earlier, above

Synonyms

STRONGEST

introductory previous prior

STRONG

foregoing forward front head lead leading pioneer pioneering

WEAK

above-mentioned above-named aforeknown aforementioned aforesaid ahead of antecedent anterior before erstwhile forerunning former heretofore one time other past precedent precursive precursory preexistent prefatory preliminary preparatory prevenient prodromal supra

Antonyms

STRONGEST

later

STRONG

back inferior last unimportant

WEAK

after below following

Example Sentences

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Preceding the trend of opinion polls, it introduced 'We took Ten,' where 10 randomly chosen young people voiced their opinions on various topics.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023

Preceding those were the simple yet profound words, “I love you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2023

Preceding the Grecale, though, will be electric versions of the GranTurismo sports coupe and GranCabriolet convertible.

From The Verge • Mar. 22, 2022

Preceding that was a 5-13 conference record in 2019-20, good for a 12th-place finish.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2022

Preceding inscriptions are made more clear by the following detached passages translated by Brugsch, which merit careful study.

From The Fundamental Principles of Old and New World Civilizations by Nuttall, Zelia

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