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What does Preceding mean?
Preceding means coming before.
Dictionary definition
Coming before something else in time, order, or position.
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The preceding chapter explained the setting.
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Understanding the preceding events helped the class explain the character's choice.
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pree · see · ding · strongest beat: see
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WordPreceding.
Partadjective.
MeaningPreceding means coming before.
ExampleExample: Read the preceding sentence for a clue.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- pree · see · ding
- Strongest beat
- see
- Ending
- ding
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on see.
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Synonyms
Words like Preceding
previousComing before now or before another thing.
earlierHappening before a later time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
followingComing after something.
nextComing immediately after.
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