Preceding synonyms
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Part of speech:
Something that came before, hence preceded the event currently in question, such as a previously decided case. It may serve as a model for the interpretation of a law, or disposition as a case.
The definition of other is the remaining or different one.
The definition of aforesaid is something that was talked about before.
Just gone by or elapsed
Preceding in time; earlier; past
forerunning
Just gone by or elapsed
Having served formerly in a given capacity, especially an official one:
above-named
Mentioned or named before; aforesaid.
supra (Latin)
Just gone by or elapsed
afore-mentioned
Just gone by or elapsed
before-mentioned
Just gone by or elapsed
Appearing earlier in the same text:
Just gone by or elapsed
Introductory; preliminary
Of, relating to, or constituting a preface; introductory.
(Phonet.) Articulated with the tongue in a position toward the front of the mouth
Of, relating to, or done in preparation for the future:
Placed before or in front.
The definition of preliminary is something that happens or comes before the main action.
Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative
Introducing; giving a preview or idea of
Preceding existence.
aforeknown
Just gone by or elapsed
already indicated
Just gone by or elapsed
previously mentioned. See syn. study at previous.previous
Just gone by or elapsed
The definition of first is someone or something that happens or acts before any others.
Next before the present one
prevenient
(Christian Theol.) Antecedent to human action
succeeding (antonym)
Following, next in order.
later (antonym)
At some time in the future.
below (antonym)
earlier, above
after (antonym)
Nearer the rear (esp. of a ship or aircraft)
Least likely or expected:
precede (related)
Going before
near (related)
(Dated) Next to the driver, when he is on foot; (US) on the left of an animal or a team.
time (related)
An interval separating two points of this quantity; a duration.
Drawing back from contact with others, from publicity, etc.; reserved; shy
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