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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Gina: Has had a brilliant season with victories at Leopardstown and Cheltenham preceding a second-placed finish in the Cross Country race at the Festival.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Bitcoin was up 2.9% over the preceding 24 hours to $69,269, according to CoinDesk.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Central banks purchased over 1,000 metric tons of gold each year in 2022, 2023 and 2024 — roughly double the average over the preceding decade, according to the World Gold Council.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

There was much intra-Senate grousing and griping and bickering in the days preceding Friday morning’s vote.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

Prior to the Clutter mystery, the four cases cited were the sum of Dewey’s experience with murder, and measured against the case confronting him, were as squalls preceding a hurricane.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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