Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preceding
Adjective
/prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
Definition
Existing or occurring before something else, particularly in time or order.
Examples
- The preceding chapter was crucial for understanding the plot.
- She quickly reviewed the preceding notes before the meeting.
- In the preceding years, the organization had made significant progress.
Meaning
Preceding refers to something that comes before another item or event, indicating its previous position in a sequence.
Synonyms
- earlier
- previous
- prior
- antecedent
- foregoing
