Definitions

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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The only occasions under Stokes and McCullum when training periods have been longer were on pre-tour camps, like those preceding trips to India and Pakistan.

From BBC

BELÉM, Brazil—In the week preceding this year’s United Nations climate negotiations, hurricanes and typhoons battered countries including Jamaica and the Philippines.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the start of each week, the company typically releases a securities filing showing how many tokens its purchased in the preceding seven days.

From Barron's

The company releases a securities filing each Monday showing how many Bitcoin it purchased in the preceding seven days; however, there was no word from the company by the time the stock market opened.

From Barron's

The company releases a securities filing each Monday showing how many Bitcoin it purchased in the preceding seven days.

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