Preceding — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /pri-ˈsē-diŋ/ pre·ced·ing

Meaning & Definition of Preceding

Preceding (adjective)

  1. existing, coming, or occurring immediately before in time or place

Preceding (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. going before another in time or order

    "had not eaten since the preceding day"

    similar: antecedent, anterior, foregoing, former, precedent, 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

Preceding (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to go or come before in time

    "there are two speeches which will precede yours"

    similar: anteceding, antedating, foregoing, predating, preexisting
    opposite: following, postdating, succeeding

Related Entry: Precede (verb)

Precede is a different word from Preceding. The synonyms below are for precede, not for preceding.

  1. to go or come before in time

    "there are two speeches which will precede yours"

    similar: antecede, antedate, forego, predate, preexist
    opposite: follow, postdate, succeed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Preceding

The most common words with a similar meaning to Preceding:

antecedent, anterior, foregoing, former, precedent, previous, prior, anteceding, antedating, predating, preexisting

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Preceding

Words with the opposite meaning of Preceding:

after, ensuing, following, later, posterior, subsequent, succeeding, postdating

Related Words for Preceding

advance, early, premature, earliest, first, inaugural, initial, maiden, original, pioneer, introductory, preliminary, erstwhile, whilom

Near Antonyms of Preceding

advanced, late, closing, concluding, final, last, latest, latter, terminal, ultimate

Origin & Etymology of Preceding

Middle English precedenge, present participle of preceden "to precede"

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Preceding

Frequently Asked Questions about Preceding

What does "Preceding" mean?

"Preceding" means existing, coming, or occurring immediately before in time or place. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: existing, coming, or occurring immediately before in time or place. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Preceding"?

Other words for "Preceding" include antecedent, anterior, foregoing, former, precedent, previous, prior and anteceding. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Preceding" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Preceding"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Preceding". Common alternatives include antecedent, anterior, foregoing, former, precedent, previous, prior, anteceding, antedating and predating.

What is the opposite of "Preceding"?

Antonyms of "Preceding" include after, ensuing, following, later, posterior, subsequent, succeeding and postdating. Near antonyms include advanced, late, closing and concluding.

How do you use "Preceding" in a sentence?

Examples of "Preceding" in a sentence: "had not eaten since the preceding day"; "there are two speeches which will precede yours".

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

"Preceding" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Preceding" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Preceding"?

"Preceding" is pronounced /pri-ˈsē-diŋ/ and divided into syllables as pre·ced·ing.