Antecedently — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb

Meaning & Definition of Antecedently

Antecedently (adjective)

  1. prior

Antecedently (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. so as to precede something in order of time

    "check your flight status antecedently to leaving home for the airport just in case there's a delay"

    similar: afore (chiefly dialect), ahead, already, anteriorly, before, beforehand, earlier, formerly, preliminarily, previously, in advance
    related: a priori, early, prematurely, first, first off, now, before long, erelong (archaic), presently, shortly, soon
    opposite: after, afterward, later
    near: behind, by and by, next, subsequently

Related Entry: Antecedent (adjective)

Antecedent is a different word from Antecedently. The synonyms below are for antecedent, not for antecedently.

  1. going before another in time or order

    "I'd like to follow up on an antecedent question from another reporter"

    similar: anterior, foregoing, former, precedent, preceding, previous, prior
    related: advance, early, premature, earliest, first, inaugural, initial, maiden, original, pioneer, preexisting, introductory, preliminary, erstwhile, whilom
    opposite: after, ensuing, following, later, posterior, subsequent, succeeding
    near: advanced, late, closing, concluding, final, last, latest, latter, terminal, ultimate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Antecedently

The most common words with a similar meaning to Antecedently:

Chiefly dialect: afore
ahead, already, anteriorly, before, beforehand, earlier, formerly, preliminarily, previously, in advance

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Antecedently

Words with the opposite meaning of Antecedently:

after, afterward, later

Related Words for Antecedently

a priori, early, prematurely, first, first off, now, before long, erelong, presently, shortly, soon

Near Antonyms of Antecedently

behind, by and by, next, subsequently

Word Forms of Antecedently

Derived words: antecedently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Antecedently

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Antecedently

What does "Antecedently" mean?

"Antecedently" means prior. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: prior.

What is another word for "Antecedently"?

Other words for "Antecedently" include afore, ahead, already, anteriorly, before, beforehand, earlier and formerly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Antecedently" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Antecedently"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Antecedently". Common alternatives include afore, ahead, already, anteriorly, before, beforehand, earlier, formerly, preliminarily and previously.

What is the opposite of "Antecedently"?

Antonyms of "Antecedently" include after, afterward and later. Near antonyms include behind, by and by, next and subsequently.

How do you use "Antecedently" in a sentence?

Examples of "Antecedently" in a sentence: "check your flight status antecedently to leaving home for the airport just in case there's a delay".

Is "Antecedently" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Antecedently" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Antecedently"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Antecedently" meaning "so as to precede something in order of time"?

When "Antecedently" (adverb) means so as to precede something in order of time, synonyms include afore, ahead, already, anteriorly, before and beforehand. Opposites in this sense include after, afterward and later.